I love pictures of veiled woman, they're so eery! When i visited Chatsworth House (the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire's residence) i saw this sculpture of a veiled woman (http://www.denyerec.co.uk/gallery.php?pic=ChatVeil) in the sculpture gallery. It was featured in the 2005 Pride and Prejudice film, in which Chatsworth was used as Mr Darcy's 'Pemberley'. I found it really haunting and a bit confronting (for some reason...i may be way off the mark here haha).
Thanks for your words of encouragment the other day, i was having a minor breakdown with all the stuff i had to do. You're right, it's all about balance - something i haven't yet been successful in getting in my life :S I've broken up for Easter now so atleast i've now got a chance to sleep, catch up with friends and sort my life out!
Hello: What an absolutely splendid way to start the weekend. These images of veiled women are so appealing and, of course, come at a time when there is so much debate in France over women covering their faces with a veil.
When does a veil cease to be a layer of mystery and become a barrier?
Just waiting for the descent of the gendarmerie....
ReplyDeleteI'm always amazed by veiled sculpture. It must be so hard to do.
ReplyDeleteI love pictures of veiled woman, they're so eery! When i visited Chatsworth House (the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire's residence) i saw this sculpture of a veiled woman (http://www.denyerec.co.uk/gallery.php?pic=ChatVeil) in the sculpture gallery. It was featured in the 2005 Pride and Prejudice film, in which Chatsworth was used as Mr Darcy's 'Pemberley'. I found it really haunting and a bit confronting (for some reason...i may be way off the mark here haha).
ReplyDeleteThanks for your words of encouragment the other day, i was having a minor breakdown with all the stuff i had to do. You're right, it's all about balance - something i haven't yet been successful in getting in my life :S I've broken up for Easter now so atleast i've now got a chance to sleep, catch up with friends and sort my life out!
Lots of love, Lucy :) x
Hello:
ReplyDeleteWhat an absolutely splendid way to start the weekend. These images of veiled women are so appealing and, of course, come at a time when there is so much debate in France over women covering their faces with a veil.
When does a veil cease to be a layer of mystery and become a barrier?
This cease to be a layer of mystery when a religion force you to do it....simple as that.
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ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
quite beautiful.....such mystry....as I;ve said before I think the burka could be the way forward
ReplyDeleteThe statue is amazing to the point of Michelangelo eat your heart out [almost]
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful...I am amazed at the artistry of the sculpture and the mystery is relays.
ReplyDeleteJust discovered your lovely blog via Stella's Roar. Easter greetings from London - Susan x
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