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http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/85/Mona_Lisa.jpeg
I'm only looking at the online picture, but I think that thing by her
left shoulder might be a leaf or palm or something, that she is holding
in her left hand. See how her fingers are positioned? and
at
them, so I may be wrong. I thought it worth pursuing as an alternative
explanation is all. ;o)
--Sue
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From: Audrey Bergeron-Morin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2006 11:03 PM
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Mona Lisa
otsisto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote
Note the Mona Lisa's left shoulder. There seems to be a shear something
which I do not think is her veil.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/85/Mona_Lisa.jpeg
I'm only looking at the online picture, but I think that thing by her
left shoulder might
Could they be thinking of something like this.
http://tinyurl.com/e8esf
But then, perhaps not.
Note the Mona Lisa's left shoulder. There seems to be a shear something
which I do not think is her veil.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/85/Mona_Lisa.jpeg
De
w/ a 101 temp. so take
otsisto wrote:
Could they be thinking of something like this.
http://tinyurl.com/e8esf
Oooh! Thanks for hunting that up. Yes, I think they could be. Does this
lady look pregnant to you? She does to me.
But then, perhaps not.
Note the Mona Lisa's left shoulder. There seems to be a shear
Bergeron-Morin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2006 4:23 PM
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Mona Lisa
If they're describing it as a gauzy, nearly transparent layer over her
dress then I doubt it was worn for modesty.
Didn't Queen Elizabeth wear
Actually, it sounds like they're talking about a distinct style that I've
seen in lots of ItalianRen paintings, although usually a little more
obviously in view. They look (to my fading memory) like an early cross
between a fichu and a partlet
--Sue
Oh, THOSE. But if it were that, it
IN the last day or so, there have been a number of reports on the intensive
laser scan that a Canadian outfit is doing on DaVinci's Mona Lisa. In addition
to a number of other new information, they are saying that they have detected a
gauze veil on her head that they are claiming demonstrates
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
IN the last day or so, there have been a number of reports on the intensive laser scan that a Canadian outfit is doing on DaVinci's Mona Lisa. In addition to a number of other new information, they are saying that they have detected a gauze veil on her head that they are
Not my period either, but I find it amusing they've had to use intensive
laser scanning to detect something I (and I suppose most others here) could
see just by looking at a photograph in a book. I never realised 'no-one' had
seen it. It's quite obvious around her hairline.
Glenda.
Glenda Robinson wrote:
Not my period either, but I find it amusing they've had to use intensive
laser scanning to detect something I (and I suppose most others here)
could see just by looking at a photograph in a book. I never realised
'no-one' had seen it. It's quite obvious around her
Sharon at Collierfam.com wrote:
Don't know of this, but if true, could be for privacy/modesty during
nursing. Just a thought.
If they're describing it as a gauzy, nearly transparent layer over her
dress then I doubt it was worn for modesty.
Dawn
I think the main problem is that we are so used to seeing paintings that
have been air-brushed in media. There are plenty of painting, textiles,
costumes, that have been in private and institutional collections that have
lost so much in detail lost to grime or aging process. I recall being so
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To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 9:18 PM
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Mona Lisa
Sharon at Collierfam.com wrote:
Don't know of this, but if true, could be for privacy/modesty during
nursing. Just a thought.
If they're describing it as a gauzy, nearly
Sheridan,
It is wonderful the Canadians have this technology. Big kudos!
It makes me wonderful what is under the vanish, dirt, and such so many other
paintings.
Penny Ladnier,
Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites
www.costumegallery.com
www.costumelibrary.com
www.costumeclassroom.com
-- david webb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
As a proud Canadian, standing on guard for thee, trusty ally to Britain
and the U.S. in peace and war, etc. etc. yadda, yadda, I winced a bit at
the reference to the Canadian outfit (which makes it sound as if the
local cowboys, hunting lodge or wedding
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