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A sad day today when an old man has left for paradise and a much younger one has been condemned to a form of hell. Stay safe, love your nearest and dearest, and sleep well.
Rockwell Kent (1882-1971), American artist.
Moonlight in the Adirondacks, c.1940.
After a wet and dreary day the wind is picking up now so time to batten down the hatches and curl up under my duvet. Nighty night!
Edna Eicke (1919-1979), American illustrator.
Cover for the New Yorker, 19.1.1957
Posting a picture from the golden age of illustration before bedtime. Hope you are all safe, your night is calm and your many dreams sweet.
Edmund Dulac (1882-1953), French/British illustrator.
Ice Maiden - The Dreamer of Dreams (1915)
@nickfshort Great idea! Here’s an extra log, courtesy of my favourite artist.
Lillanna feeds the heater, by Carl Larsson
Another splendid painting by Carl Larsson before the big day.
Christmas Eve (1904-1906)
Twitter folks, the time has come for me to retire to my sleeping quarters, but first I will share with you the splendid colours of a Norwegian sunset. Nighty night.
Christian Skredsvig (1854-1924), Norwegian painter.
Sunset at Eggedal
One month to go. Slightly too early for Christmas paintings but acceptable timing for pictures of reindeer. Nighty night, Sleepy Twitterers.
Peder Balke (1804-1887), Norwegian artist.
Landscape from Finnmark with Sámi and Reindeer (c.1850)
After watching a programme about Bruckner and Brahms’ sacred music I feel mellow and ready for a peaceful night which is what I wish you all.
Alfred Wahlberg (1834-1906), Swedish landscape painter.
The Sun Setting over Fishing Boats, 1904
Good night, citizens of Twitter. Keep safe, sleep tight and wake up refreshed tomorrow morning.
Frits Thaulow (1847-1906), Norwegian artist.
Marketplace in France after a Rainstorm.
It’s blowing a hooley out there, the night is cold and dark. Time to hunker down and crawl under my duvet. Keep warm and safe and sleep well, Twitteroonies.
Amédée Marcel-Clément (1873-1950), French artist.
Night Time in Paris