Now you know why they called them “cutpurses.” I came home on the bus one day, when I got in the apartment I discovered a slit in my handbag, just below the strap. Nothing missing, but I guess they’re still among us.
I was searching for the painting (The Misanthrope) to find out what the inscription says, and I came across one called “The peasant and the birdnester”, which I’m surprised I haven’t seen here.
Click-to-enlarge image can be found here, or at the only work, by this artist, so far, to appear in Mr. Melcher’s blog.The Misanthrope (link shows painting’s Wikipedia page, Bing translated Italian Wikipedia page has more) is shown, with a different coloration image, and described, by its current-location page (Google translated, Bing translated).A different coloration, click-to-enlarge image can be found here, along with a description; but several different coloration, or detail images of it are available online.The pen & ink on paper drawing (b&w image) of a similar scene by this artist is held by a Paris Art School, and a similar engraving by a follower resides here (click zoom to enlarge). The artist’s Wikipedia page (Google translated French Wikipedia page has more) and collection (many more under Subcategories at each level).
Know what? I love “That is Priceless.” It’s always absurdly funny! It’s kinda like “Mystery Science Theater 3000” only the riffs are on paintings instead of movies!
margueritem over 10 years ago
He who steals my purse, steals trash.
Linguist over 10 years ago
Damn Hobbits ! You can’t turn your back on ’em for a second.
watmiwori over 10 years ago
“I know you’re there. Out of sight is NOT out of mind….”
jack fairbanks over 10 years ago
the old “weasel in the shorts” constipation cure
orinoco womble over 10 years ago
Now you know why they called them “cutpurses.” I came home on the bus one day, when I got in the apartment I discovered a slit in my handbag, just below the strap. Nothing missing, but I guess they’re still among us.
pcolli over 10 years ago
Serves him right for having such long purse strings..Maybe it’s booby trapped.
lisapaloma13 over 10 years ago
I was searching for the painting (The Misanthrope) to find out what the inscription says, and I came across one called “The peasant and the birdnester”, which I’m surprised I haven’t seen here.
mabrndt Premium Member over 10 years ago
Click-to-enlarge image can be found here, or at the only work, by this artist, so far, to appear in Mr. Melcher’s blog.The Misanthrope (link shows painting’s Wikipedia page, Bing translated Italian Wikipedia page has more) is shown, with a different coloration image, and described, by its current-location page (Google translated, Bing translated).A different coloration, click-to-enlarge image can be found here, along with a description; but several different coloration, or detail images of it are available online.The pen & ink on paper drawing (b&w image) of a similar scene by this artist is held by a Paris Art School, and a similar engraving by a follower resides here (click zoom to enlarge). The artist’s Wikipedia page (Google translated French Wikipedia page has more) and collection (many more under Subcategories at each level).
Caldonia over 10 years ago
Know what? I love “That is Priceless.” It’s always absurdly funny! It’s kinda like “Mystery Science Theater 3000” only the riffs are on paintings instead of movies!