“By its very nature, a profile is more intimate than a full face; we observe without being observed. The mask is not in place and the eyes do not distract. In this instance, they cast their gaze upon a sculpture as a connoisseur might, and the piece Mlle Bernhardt delicately fingers is that of Orpheus, given to her to hold at this moment by Bastien-Lepage, in order to compliment and express her aspirations as a sculptor (fig. 3).6“
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Oh, to have that elegant posture! Lovely painting!❤️
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Good morning, Sister Renee – I marvel at that posture! lol 🙂🌺
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Me too! I wonder how long she had to sit like that? 😳😬
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She makes it look so easy, doesn’t she? 🙂🌺
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Stunning in so many ways!
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My sentiments exactly, Rosaliene! Now I want to know more about Sarah Bernhardt. 🙂🌺
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Boy, I love this one. Her dress is exquisite. 🙂 What a lovely post! Thank you!
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Good morning, Sheila! I am so pleased you enjoy this one, too. 🙂🌺
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Such a stunning portrait.
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Agree! He is a brilliant artist. 😎🌺
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