It's a Dog! No It's a Flower Honey
Today I am posting on a particular picture that has been stored. We as you know have had some painting and home repair done. I'm now pulling things out to go through and figure out whether to keep or do away with some of the items. This is and will always be a keeper for me.
This picture hung in our family home until mama told me in recent years to take it home with me. It always caught my attention from a young child on. It is a simple vase of flowers yet so much more. Join me today won't you as I talk about "The Dog Picture"!
As a small child I actually can remember looking up, even climbing up on furniture to see the dog in this picture. Yes, you heard me there is a dog in this picture and I won't hear otherwise! Smiling as I say that!
This photograph is very blurry but is of the signature or stamp from the artist or company. I can feel the letters so if not a signature (how I wish) it was stamped or something. The frame hides the last letter h.
One sold for half a million dollars a few years ago. Antiques Roadshow here I come. I'm just kidding I wouldn't sell it even if it were real. This is most likely a reproduction but one can dream!
The Artist: Max Theodor Alexander Julius Streckenbach was born in Eckernforde, Germany in 1863. He was known as their most famous artist. Son of a pharmacist he became known as "The Flower Painter". He was a self-taught still life painter who enjoyed painting poppies, roses, tulips and poinsettias. The poppy poppy, painted in many varieties, is regarded as his favorite motif. From 1902 he also exhibited his works publicly and became quickly known on a regional basis. In order to spread his works better, Streckenbach reproduced them as oil and four-color prints. Several of his paintings were reprinted on the title page of Better Homes and Gardens. credit
Isn't it beautiful? I love the soft details.
The artist loved poppies and it shows.
Another shot of the picture with the beautiful although frayed from age hanger with tassel. Now I'm contemplating where to hang it.
I've always been hesitant to put holes in the walls and as Chuck points out we don't have many pictures hanging. He would love more, in his former home he had so many things hanging and nails in the walls I'd never seen so many. I think he has adjusted to fewer portraits, paintings on the walls now.
It is especially hard to decide where to put the next holes in the newly painted walls!
There's my little doggie! Be sure to visit the website for more on this little picture and other topics.
Now on to finding just the perfect place for this sentimental beauty here at Hibiscus House.
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Dear Dolly, I say it does not matter what any piece is made from either magazine cover or original. It is what speaks to us and your poppy dog is gorgeous. I photocopied, yup I mean that, my favourite by Waterhouse, The Magic Circle, to frame and see every day that I wake up...I love the gentleness of your poppy dog.
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Oh Linda you are so sweet! Thank you so much! You are right you know, it does not matter. So many things bring us joy! It is so good to hear from you.
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