Enjoyed the Manet at the RA on Sunday 17th Feb - followed by afternoon tea at Selfridges. Loved the display at Jonathan Adler and Anthropologie - two of my favourite brands. I enjoyed the Manet's where black anchors the composition, often set against whites or skin tones. The influence of photography, as in his sister-in-law's portrait, is obvious and often divided his work into two camps. For me, I don't think his skills as a draughtsman were his forte but his use of colour, tone and texture is always rewarding.
I also had time last week to call in at the Portrait Gallery to see The Lost Prince. The wonderful miniature by William Larkin never fails to exhilarate the senses - his delicate portrayal of ruffled lace! I felt Kate Middleton's portrait was a lost opportunity; more befitting a L'Oreal advert, technical but not inspired.
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