Buy yourself some art-tea prints

In looking for some inspiration for my next instalment of tea in art, I have come across a website which contains an array of paintings and prints containing tea related loveliness. It is however, an American site which may be an issue when it comes to shipping AND I cannot locate any shipping information on the site. That does not stop one appreciating the artistic representation of tea though! There are also paintings with a coffee theme available for purchase...or dribbling over!

UNUSUAL PHOTO OF THE DAY

I found this photo of Flickr (From The Lawleys photo profile) and it takes 'tea bags' to a whole new level!

Keep on drinking your hot tipple of choice! (Which according to the July poll thus far is COFFEE!!) Keep voting and soon we'll have the final results of your favourite hot drink in the sidebar!

Tea and Impressionsim

Mary Cassatt (1844-1926) was an Impressionist born in Pennsylvania, USA, the daughter of a wealthy merchant. At a young age, she left the USA for Paris and inspired by what she had experienced there, become an artist on her return. Cassatt's subjects were often women and children for whom she had a fondness. You can find out more about the artist in this Wikipedia article. This, one of her pieces is entitled 'Five O' Clock Tea', was painted in 1880.

I love the way the subject on the right is holding the cup, with her little finger sticking out. I think it perfectly conveys a feeling of 'poshness' and formality despite the relaxed posture of the subject on the left. I wonder who these two ladies are having their tea with!

And to think that this post was inspired by a work colleague who is particularly passionate (and knowledgeable) about arty things! Brilliant idea...

I hope to find more examples of tea in art and share them with you.

CBC

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Cassatt Biography Source