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John Singer Sargent, undoubtedly one of the most significant formal portraitists of the fin-de-siècle glitterati, both in America and abroad, was born on this day in 1856.
The expressive brushwork and creative lighting in 'Nonchaloir (Repose)' from 1911 creates a painting that transcends the category of mere portraiture.
This dude! – at Rosemont, IL
Flippin Friday January 12.2024. …
34 Degree Air /37 Degree Water Snow w/ 25+ MPH Winds feels like ice darts hitting the skin @Skilling @WaddleandSilvy @LakeMichigan13
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Remembering musician and songwriter Elizabeth Cotten (1/5/1893 – 6/29/1987) on her birthday. Born in @CarrboroGov Photo w/ folklorist Ralph Rinzler: by Roland L. Freeman. From the Roland L. Freeman Collection (#70147) @SFolklife @WilsonLibUNC @UNCLibrary @SmithsonianFolk
A VHS watch of Warriors of the Wind was a monumental moment in my childhood thanks Hayao for all the beauty and wonder – at Berwyn, IL
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Mabel Normand in Won in a Closet (1914). This was thought to be a lost film until a print was discovered in 2010
My first cold brew lemonade, late to the party I know, I liked it! Better than cold brew 😂 ☕️ 🍋 🧊 – at Chicago, IL
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The North Shore Line's electroliner was basically a glorified trolley and it still made the trip between Chicago and Milwaukee in the same amount of time as modern Amtrak service. Nearly 100 years ago. Under fully electric power.
A lil fantasy Friday for ya! Love how Vallejo’s beasts are so fleshy…Enchanters at War! – at Berwyn, IL
Handmade mug I sorta regret not purchasing - well done except ya gave Vader 🐸 eyes. 2nd photo a licensed product for comp. – at Maywood, IL
Woah, old school! #blackcatproject @glanvillain ☕️ not sure how it got so dinged, maybe some aggressive PF knockin’ lol – at Berwyn, IL
Ya walk into a cafe and they’ve got 6
of these fired up with different #coffees. Take your seat on the velvet rococo loveseat and accept your silver chalice of exquisite bean-juice like an autarch 👑 ☕️



























