An 1866 depiction of an auto-décrit reluctant bride being prepared for her nuptial ceremony by academic, neoclassical artist Auguste Toulmouche, known for his subjects that focused on domestic life of the bourgeoisie and sumptuous interiors, has become a meme, an outlet to express the general exasperation—and coaching condolences—of what women, despite decades separation and advancements still have to suffer and endure. More from Hyperallergic at the link above. synchronoptica
one year ago: a bird’s eye view of Mont Saint-Michel, the Sinking of the White Ship plus assorted links worth revisiting
two years ago: another MST3K classic, more links to check out, Saint Catherine of Alexandria plus the musical stylings of Moxy Früvous
three years ago: an AI snowclone, a very un-Puritanical colonial settlement, the US civil war plot to burn down New York City, the debut of The Mousetrap (1952), finding my own mystery monolith plus a Tunisian Brutalist hotel that inspired the sandcrawler of the Jawas
four years ago: more links to enjoy
five years ago: decorating for 1. Advent plus a Thanksgiving commentary
