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Thursday, February 25, 2010

snow in new york

Snow Storm in New York, Robert Henry 1902

We are in the midst of another snow storm in New York.

I wonder how they maneuvered with horse and buggy and long billowy skirts.
No four wheel drive, no cell phone to call ahead to tell them of your delay.
I would love to go back in time to wear a muff, and travel in horse and buggy and paint with the Ashcan School of Painters during this snowy day in New York.
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38 comments:

  1. SarahFebruary 25, 2010 at 3:34 PM

    I love this, so pretty. Would look perfect in my entry! Thanks for sharing. :)

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  2. UnknownFebruary 25, 2010 at 3:35 PM

    oooh, me too!

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  3. UnknownFebruary 25, 2010 at 3:45 PM

    Man what an AWESOME Painting! Think you nailed this one! Even the style matches the time period. Love it!

    Dana

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  4. Rob BoddiceFebruary 25, 2010 at 3:46 PM

    This reminds me of my favourite painting, Goeneutte's Boulevard de Clichy sous la neige, of which I remind myself every time I am given to curse the latest white deluge. How can something that inspires such beauty also be the cause of so much misery and complaint?

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  5. pve designFebruary 25, 2010 at 3:47 PM

    Dana,
    look again - that is not my work, but I could paint it.
    pve

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  6. TSL February 25, 2010 at 3:52 PM

    I adore Robert Henry's pieces. It makes me want to go back to painting Impressionistic scenes as I did years ago. Ahhh, so romantic this is. I have always wanted to time travel, we should go together!

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  7. KwanaFebruary 25, 2010 at 3:59 PM

    Love the painting but now snow please go away. Please.

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  8. ColeAndJosephineFebruary 25, 2010 at 4:00 PM

    I am so glad I was born in modern times! I love air conditioning, antibiotics, computers, and electric coffee makers. It's the best!

    Oh, and standard indoor plumbing. Another great.

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  9. UnknownFebruary 25, 2010 at 4:10 PM

    Oh goodness. Can you imagine trying to get around in all that slush with those skirts? What a daunting task to maneuver and not fall. But the painting is just gorgeous

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  10. UnknownFebruary 25, 2010 at 4:12 PM

    Your right I looked before I leaped, or leaped before I looked. I apologize!
    It's still a nice painting though. But I'm sure your's would be just as great!!

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  11. Simply Mel {Reverie}February 25, 2010 at 4:39 PM

    Sean and I both often daydream of the late 1800's where artists were such bohemian souls!

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  12. the NEO-traditionalistFebruary 25, 2010 at 4:50 PM

    What a lovely painting! It makes a bitter, cold snowstorm seem so romantic...sigh.

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  13. HamptontoesFebruary 25, 2010 at 4:59 PM

    I love all artwork depicting NYC! This is a great one! Although, I agree with the above...I too love modern day amenities and medicine! Enjoy the weekend!

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2010 at 5:39 PM

    a fabulous painting! The idea of gliding in a long skirt with a fur muff is wonderful.

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  15. DebraFebruary 25, 2010 at 5:47 PM

    I could so live back in the day- style-wise anyway. I gorgeous muff for each cloak-horse and buggy. Sort of Dr. Zhivago- one of my favorites. We have avoided snow for weeks now... but the rains are really coming down.

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  16. littlebyrdFebruary 25, 2010 at 5:50 PM

    What a beautiful painting. A snow storm sounds pretty cozy! Enjoy :)

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  17. The Buzz BlogFebruary 25, 2010 at 6:31 PM

    I totally agree and that painting certainly captures the mood of today. I wonder if they had "snow days" back then?

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  18. Pamela Terry and EdwardFebruary 25, 2010 at 8:14 PM

    More snow. Wow.
    Oh, I still wear a muff!!

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  19. Nadine @ BDGFebruary 25, 2010 at 8:37 PM

    I wish my snow looked so picturesque! Right now I'm waiting for Monet's Waterlilies.

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  20. Renae MooreFebruary 25, 2010 at 9:21 PM

    That is a beautiful picture. Stay warm, make some good hot chocolate!

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  21. MichelleFebruary 25, 2010 at 9:41 PM

    Love the use of light and the mood of this piece. I hope it clears up by the end of March in NYC...I'll be spending a couple of days there :)

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  22. UnknownFebruary 25, 2010 at 9:41 PM

    one of my favorite paintings (again)! you can almost feel the snow swirling. love your aethestic take on the world ... and for the polar (ha) opposite, look at one of David Hockney's pool paintings. thanks Patricia!

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  23. OliveauxFebruary 25, 2010 at 10:34 PM

    How did they survive! Gorgeous painting...ax

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  24. ShaniFebruary 25, 2010 at 11:19 PM

    It seems that there were more people out and about in the 1902 snow storm than there were when I was there for the storm 2 weeks ago! And yet people had more to lug around with them back then. A beautiful painting. Robert Henry is one of the greats, I think.

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  25. KarenaFebruary 25, 2010 at 11:57 PM

    I don't know...Ireally don't see how you could possibly keep anything clean!
    Karena

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  26. The Blushing HostessFebruary 26, 2010 at 6:37 AM

    It is entrancing, this painting.

    I would be willing to give a try with you for and hour or so with the underestanding that when we reached the whining portion of our experience, I would be allowed to return to my heated seats!

    Hope you are well!

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  27. Mrs. BlandingsFebruary 26, 2010 at 9:29 AM

    Or maybe just stay in and have someone bring you a cup of tea. Or three.

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  28. Michelle Parks McCourtFebruary 26, 2010 at 9:59 AM

    it hasn't stopped. it looks beautiful (for now:)

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  29. DeidraFebruary 26, 2010 at 10:12 AM

    This winter in Nebraska has got me wondering about those pioneers. I realize that if this winter were happening one hundred years ago, many would not survive it. And so, in spite of the snow, I'm grateful for heat and a roof and automobiles and down parkas and flannel sheets.

    Have a cozy weekend!

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  30. UnknownFebruary 26, 2010 at 2:10 PM

    Henri captured only the NYC snow scene but the (mountains) -- brownstones and buildings, too. Snow covered stoops. The past few winters did not happen -- now we have winter.

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  31. MarijaFebruary 26, 2010 at 2:16 PM

    Right up my alley - the painting, not the snow, buggy, carriage, et al. Please do paint something like this for us to admire. Something about the subdued tones is so soothing! Marija

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  32. TaraFebruary 26, 2010 at 10:00 PM

    Hi P:

    I was watching on the news that we are close to beating the record breaking winter of 1888 with all of our accumulation...no school again, maybe we'll still be there in July??

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  33. *Chic Provence*February 27, 2010 at 1:05 AM

    Nice...makes you wonder where the painter was standing when he painted this! :)

    It does convey a true sense of chilly dampness and very short days..

    Can spring be far behind?

    xx
    Kit

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  34. red tickingFebruary 28, 2010 at 12:20 AM

    i can only imagine how tired you all are of winter... just remember spring is right around the corner... xoxo happy sunday..

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  35. Maria KillamFebruary 28, 2010 at 9:08 PM

    OMG I'm coming there in a mere 2 weeks, what will it be like?

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  36. LindsBMarch 1, 2010 at 8:10 PM

    ugg the snow- I have had enough of it already. snow and rain go away please!

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  37. Victoria ThorneMarch 2, 2010 at 12:17 PM

    This sky is perfection. (As is the image of horse, buggy and any billowy skirt that you might choose wear...) Stay warm (easier these days, yes?).

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  38. Summer is a VerbMarch 4, 2010 at 9:56 PM

    If anyone can resurrect the muff it's you! I'll be sure to follow suit...XXOO

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