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.
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21 comments:

  1. Stefan JanssonAugust 24, 2014 at 6:06 AM

    Nice one Jack.

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  2. AndyAugust 24, 2014 at 6:43 AM

    This is neat Jack.

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  3. Luis GomezAugust 24, 2014 at 7:26 AM

    Very nice!

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  4. PerthDailyPhotoAugust 24, 2014 at 8:32 AM

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

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  5. BirdmanAugust 24, 2014 at 8:45 AM

    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?

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  6. EG CameraGirlAugust 24, 2014 at 8:46 AM

    The similarities are amazing, Jack!

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  7. KateAugust 24, 2014 at 8:55 AM

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

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  8. MersadAugust 24, 2014 at 9:17 AM

    A really strong resemblance. Love the light as well.

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  9. cieldequimperAugust 24, 2014 at 10:29 AM

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

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  10. VPAugust 24, 2014 at 10:32 AM

    Two excellent portraits!

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  11. SharonAugust 24, 2014 at 10:52 AM

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

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  12. RedPatAugust 24, 2014 at 11:38 AM

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

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  13. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"August 24, 2014 at 12:39 PM

    Two Caras, two good portraits.

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  14. Sylvia KAugust 24, 2014 at 12:39 PM

    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!

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  15. William KendallAugust 24, 2014 at 4:20 PM

    Well composed, Jack!

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  16. Bob CroweAugust 24, 2014 at 6:57 PM

    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.

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  17. RandyAugust 24, 2014 at 8:22 PM

    Wonderful!

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  18. CharlestonjoanAugust 24, 2014 at 9:07 PM

    A good likeness!

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  19. Sally Tharpe RowlesAugust 25, 2014 at 2:52 AM

    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.

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  20. jennyfrecklesAugust 25, 2014 at 10:59 AM

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

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  21. CaTAugust 25, 2014 at 4:10 PM

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

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