Sunday, August 24, 2014

Two Caras


Cara graduated from college recently with interests in writing, poetry and art history.
She works at the New Britain Museum of American Art, where this 1888 portrait
by  John Singer Sargent hangs.  The name of the painting?
"Miss Cara Burch."

The observant among you will note the frilled shoulders on both Caras' blouses.

21 comments:

Stefan Jansson said...

Nice one Jack.

Andy said...

This is neat Jack.

Luis Gomez said...

Very nice!

PerthDailyPhoto said...

There's a very strong resemblance here Jack and not just the names..

Birdman said...

How long did it take you to pick the similar shoulders up? You do enjoy yourself at museums. You do know there are paintings there, right?

EG CameraGirl said...

The similarities are amazing, Jack!

Kate said...

How clever of you to put the two together! I hope that Cara finds a good job in a fine museum

Mersad said...

A really strong resemblance. Love the light as well.

Mersad
Mersad Donko Photography

cieldequimper said...

I wonder how you pulled that one off... It's fantastic.

VP said...

Two excellent portraits!

Sharon said...

The similarities are amazing. Are you sure Cara isn't a bit of a time traveler?

RedPat said...

I imagine you dragged Cara over to that paining for this shot, Jack! Good for you - it is great.

John "By Stargoose And Hanglands" said...

Two Caras, two good portraits.

Sylvia K said...

Like the others, I find the similarities amazing indeed!! Like Sharon, I wonder if Cara isn't a time traveler!! Terrific capture for the day as always, Jack!! Have a great new week!

William Kendall said...

Well composed, Jack!

Bob Crowe said...

My need for careful observation decreases with coaching. Sargent's Cara has a sour mouth and hard glare. I wonder if the painter was trying to say something.

Randy said...

Wonderful!

Charlestonjoan said...

A good likeness!

Sally Tharpe Rowles said...

Hi Jack, thanks for visiting my blog & leaving so many nice comments. I enjoy your blog & especially your portraits. This one in particular, it is quite amazing how much the 2 Carla's look alike.

jennyfreckles said...

Amazing likeness, as everyone has said. Does Cara stand there all day so everyone can compare?

CaT said...

amazing.
and i love singer sargent. i usually recognize his paintings.... wonder if we have some of his work in the netherlands?