An arty, circus based outing

[kazzy_cee]

Today I met a friend and we went to see the small exhibition Discover Degas & Miss La La at the National Gallery. I really like these small exhibitions (which are free to everyone) as they closely focus on a painting and give you a lot to think about.

The painting featured in this exhibition is this one Miss La La at the Cirque Fernando (1879),

Comments

[pondhopper]

What a fascinating exhibition! I've never heard of Miss La La before and though I have aeen the Degas painting, I had no clue who the subject was. So thank you!
Wonderful post!

[kazzy_cee]

I didn't know much about the painting either, so this was a really lovely insight into the subject as well as the process of the artist. I'm so glad my friend suggested going! I'm glad you enjoyed my snapshot of the exhibition :)

[newwaytowrite]

Have you ever watched The Art of Crime? You might really like it.

[kazzy_cee]

I haven't seen that, but I would have to pay to watch it over here in the UK. I might have to see if I can find it for free as it would be good to practice my French comprehension!

[lblanchard]

She suspended a cannon from her mouthpiece??? *boggle*

Le petite Keira was clearly so done with posing.

Thank you for this look at Olga and her career.

[kazzy_cee]

I know! We initially thought it must have been a replica cannon of some kind, but apparently not as they fired it and it was so heavy! Amazing!

You're welcome! I knew nothing about her before the exhibition.

[spikesgirl58]

What a cool display and an excellent life well mapped out. Thank you!

[kazzy_cee]

You're welcome. It's great to learn more about the actual subject of such a famous painting.

[curiouswombat]

Miss La La sounds like an amazing lady - thank you, as I had never heard of her before.

[kazzy_cee]

We were astonished that after putting her body through all that she lived to such a great age too! I'd not heard of her either, so it was lovely to find out so much.