Comments on: The Singular and the Particular http://attentiveequations.com/2009/08/07/the-singular-and-the-particular/ ...thoughts on the practice of oil painting from artist Judith Reeve Sat, 12 May 2012 18:35:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Katayoon Zandvakili http://attentiveequations.com/2009/08/07/the-singular-and-the-particular/#comment-1141 Katayoon Zandvakili Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:24:16 +0000 http://attentiveequations.com/?p=387#comment-1141 Dear Judith, Thank you for your beautiful site and thoughts. I posted on my FB page your Emerson quote, and tweeted the Blake. :) ~ Thank you for those. I would love to stay connected, if you wish. All best wishes and my gratitude, Katayoon Dear Judith,

Thank you for your beautiful site and thoughts. I posted on my FB page your Emerson quote, and tweeted the Blake. :) ~ Thank you for those. I would love to stay connected, if you wish.

All best wishes and my gratitude,
Katayoon

]]> By: drmstream http://attentiveequations.com/2009/08/07/the-singular-and-the-particular/#comment-26 drmstream Fri, 06 Aug 2010 20:54:49 +0000 http://attentiveequations.com/?p=387#comment-26 <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brenda_Ueland" rel="nofollow">Brenda Ueland</a> wrote, "The more you wish to describe a Universal the more minutely and truthfully you must describe a particular." That concept of truthfulness is critical to allowing your rendering of the particular to rise above the mundane. You capture that in your observation about the crows, which seem to meld with your current experience of crows, creating an entirely new concept of time that transcends the moment that the painting is made and the moment that you experience the painting. It's quite remarkable. Brenda Ueland wrote, “The more you wish to describe a Universal the more minutely and truthfully you must describe a particular.” That concept of truthfulness is critical to allowing your rendering of the particular to rise above the mundane. You capture that in your observation about the crows, which seem to meld with your current experience of crows, creating an entirely new concept of time that transcends the moment that the painting is made and the moment that you experience the painting. It’s quite remarkable.

]]> By: Judith Reeve http://attentiveequations.com/2009/08/07/the-singular-and-the-particular/#comment-25 Judith Reeve Mon, 07 Sep 2009 01:51:14 +0000 http://attentiveequations.com/?p=387#comment-25 Harmen, I have looked at the image on your site and have to say it appears to be a copy of a famous Frans Hals titled, "Man in a Slouch Hat",1660-66. It is located at Staatliche Kunstsammlungen, Kassel. It was well Known in the 19th century especially by the Munich School. American painters, Frank Dueveneck and William Merritt Chase were familiar with it. Dueveneck's "Smoking Boy" is often compared to "Man in a Slouch Hat", and Dueveneck may have copied it himself. Another reason it appears to be a copy is that Hals never signed his name as such. He used a special monogram, FH, on most of his paintings regardless of size. The piece you have is exceptionally well painted. And contains the characteristic brushstrokes of Hals. It is possible that Hal's studio assistant, Judith Leyster, painted it under Hal's supervision. But, I have to say that Hal's paintings have been copied since the mid 1660's and there are may copies floating around seeking verification of authenticity. A good book to refer to is Frans Hals by Seymour Slive published by Prestel,1989. It is pretty comprehensive and contains good reproductions. What I have written is based solely on my intuition and familiarity with Hals' work. It is best to get an expert in Dutch Painting, 17th century. Possible places to send the image to would be Christie's or Southeby's. They are all over the world but the main offices are in NY, NY. Regardless if it is an authentic Frans Hals, it most likely is valuable. Many of the copies are especially if Judith Leyster, his assistant, had a hand in it. It was great to see it and make the connection with you. If you want to explore the fingerprint of "the Man in the Kimono" referred to also as, "Portrait of a Man", it is in the Museum of Fine Art, Boston. Their entire collection is on line and is easy to access by title or artist. I was there this month and was not able to see it because it was not presently on exhibit because of renovations. But always feel free to contact the museum to get assistance. I have found over the years that they are always helpful. I have gotten many an access to paintings in storage because of my keen interest and study. Your pursuit may lead to an unknown path. Be open to it. Best of Luck and let me know what you find. Judith Harmen, I have looked at the image on your site and have to say it appears to be a copy of a famous Frans Hals titled, “Man in a Slouch Hat”,1660-66. It is located at Staatliche Kunstsammlungen, Kassel. It was well Known in the 19th century especially by the Munich School. American painters, Frank Dueveneck and William Merritt Chase were familiar with it. Dueveneck’s “Smoking Boy” is often compared to “Man in a Slouch Hat”, and Dueveneck may have copied it himself. Another reason it appears to be a copy is that Hals never signed his name as such. He used a special monogram, FH, on most of his paintings regardless of size. The piece you have is exceptionally well painted. And contains the characteristic brushstrokes of Hals. It is possible that Hal’s studio assistant, Judith Leyster, painted it under Hal’s supervision. But, I have to say that Hal’s paintings have been copied since the mid 1660′s and there are may copies floating around seeking verification of authenticity. A good book to refer to is Frans Hals by Seymour Slive published by Prestel,1989. It is pretty comprehensive and contains good reproductions. What I have written is based solely on my intuition and familiarity with Hals’ work. It is best to get an expert in Dutch Painting, 17th century. Possible places to send the image to would be Christie’s or Southeby’s. They are all over the world but the main offices are in NY, NY. Regardless if it is an authentic Frans Hals, it most likely is valuable. Many of the copies are especially if Judith Leyster, his assistant, had a hand in it. It was great to see it and make the connection with you. If you want to explore the fingerprint of “the Man in the Kimono” referred to also as, “Portrait of a Man”, it is in the Museum of Fine Art, Boston. Their entire collection is on line and is easy to access by title or artist. I was there this month and was not able to see it because it was not presently on exhibit because of renovations. But always feel free to contact the museum to get assistance. I have found over the years that they are always helpful. I have gotten many an access to paintings in storage because of my keen interest and study. Your pursuit may lead to an unknown path. Be open to it. Best of Luck and let me know what you find. Judith

]]> By: Harmen Hielkema http://attentiveequations.com/2009/08/07/the-singular-and-the-particular/#comment-24 Harmen Hielkema Sat, 05 Sep 2009 05:07:37 +0000 http://attentiveequations.com/?p=387#comment-24 Hello Judith I have been reading over your exceptionally thoughtful and perceptive thoughts. I hope you can assist me. I am an artist and researcher currently engaged in a project on behalf of a client who believes that he has a genuine Hals painting. After two years of research I am beginning to think that he may well be right. I have been searching for ways to authenticate this little painting when I found your blog, specifically your entry August 7, 2009 http://attentiveequations.com/ I was hoping that you may be able to assist me to locate an image of the pinkie print on the Hals painting "Man in a Kimono" that you mention. The work I am authenticating also features a very clear pinkie print left by the artist in the same way that you describe, that is in order to support a trembling hand whilst in the act of placing a very careful white glint highlight into the subjects left eye. Please see my blog www.harmen.co.nz I do hope you will agree to respond and perhaps provide me with some guidance as to how I can obtain the image that I seek. Thank you in anticipation. Harmen R Hielkema Hello Judith

I have been reading over your exceptionally thoughtful and perceptive thoughts.
I hope you can assist me. I am an artist and researcher currently engaged in a project on behalf of a client who believes that he has a genuine Hals painting.
After two years of research I am beginning to think that he may well be right.

I have been searching for ways to authenticate this little painting when I found your blog, specifically your entry August 7, 2009 http://attentiveequations.com/
I was hoping that you may be able to assist me to locate an image of the pinkie print on the Hals painting “Man in a Kimono” that you mention. The work I am authenticating also features a very clear pinkie print left by the artist in the same way that you describe, that is in order to support a trembling hand whilst in the act of placing a very careful white glint highlight into the subjects left eye. Please see my blog http://www.harmen.co.nz

I do hope you will agree to respond and perhaps provide me with some guidance as to how I can obtain the image that I seek.

Thank you in anticipation.

Harmen R Hielkema

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