Venus and Organist and Little Dog (Titian - 1550)
Imagine a scene at a psychiatrist's practice:
Madam ... what are you doing? When I said lie on the couch I did not expect you to take all your clothes off. And ... and ... you've left the window open. What will the neighbours say?
Oh lighten up ... how was I to know what you meant?
And what is this dog doing here? It is so unhygienic. You've turned my medical practice into a menagerie. And what on earth is this man doing playing with his organ? I must insist ...
Don't be so Freudian with me doctor. Or is it Jung or Yang or whatever. Just lighten up as I said. It's not as if I am posing for a famous painting am I?
Yes, she was.
And here's the video to prove it.
Watch till the end.
...no couch potatoes allowed.
ReplyDeleteGood one. I wish I'd thought of that. Thanx Tom.
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It always amazes me that those Renaissance painters did such a good job of capturing the human body, but left out details like body hair in an age when there was no such thing as a razor.
ReplyDeleteGood point Kathy. I did not notice she did not have under-arms hair.
DeleteGod bless.
Ha! Is she speaking to the organist or the dog?
ReplyDeleteBoth I guess. Although more forcibly to the organist.
DeleteGod bless, Mevely.
Dearest Victor,
ReplyDeleteThat was a surprising voice in the very end!
Noticed that painter Titian stayed true to his Roman feet image in painting his Venus.
https://mariettesbacktobasics.blogspot.com/2013/10/what-type-of-feet-do-you-have.html
Also the over 3,000 year history of removing pubic hair is well documented this way!
https://www.bingedaily.in/article/the-history-of-pubic-hair-removal
Even when we were working in Indonesia, we often have seen certain drivers standing by their car—waiting for the boss—while removing their sparse facial hair with just two coins and looking in their car's side mirror.
Now we want to hear the little dog's Part III.
Hugs,
Mariette
Well ... this post has taken an interesting turn which I did not expect.
DeleteMy original intention was to point out the problem this psychiatrist had when he asked the lady to get on the couch. But then Kathy and you Mariette diverted me to pubic hair; which was not on my mind at the time of writing.
Very interesting link Mariette, thanx. I'd encourage other readers to check it out.
As for me ... I refuse to vote for or against hair removal. I'm blushing.
God bless.
Haha, it's only due to both of us having visualized our teaching in front of students by means of slides... You DID too—without looking yourself...?! 😏
DeleteOH ... I always visualise ... then go to Confession.
DeleteGod bless, Mariette.
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DeleteI am having trouble commenting, I must comment annon. Enjoyed the read, but I had to read with my eyes closed. I hope this posts. Sherry & jack
ReplyDeleteYes, it posted all right, Jack. I don't blame you having your eyes closed - have you read the comments above?
DeleteGod bless you and Sherry.
The voice sounded like a squeaky mouse. :)
ReplyDeleteIt was Venus with a cold.
DeleteGod bless, Bill.
So clever. I always worry about the models. What does her mom and dad think?!
ReplyDeleteGood point.
DeleteGod bless, Anonymous.
That's one thing i'd be afraid to do in a psychiatrist office, if i undress he'll think i'm insane and have me committed!
ReplyDeleteYes, you never know with psychiatrists!
DeleteGod bless, Mimi.