Spring by Lawrence Alma-Tadema at the J. Paul Getty Museum of Art & Bunny Rabbit Painting WIP...

Ever since I was a child, I have loved this painting.  Whenever I visit the J. Paul Getty Museum of Art, I make every effort to see it.  Here Lawrence Alma-Tadema is showing the tradition of children being sent to gather flowers on May 1st.  It was a Victorian May Day tradition that he staged in a Roman festival setting.  In person, it is a long tall painting that's filled with grace in every inch.  I've included the full painting and some close up views, I hope you will enjoy it!

Spring by Lawrence Alma-Tadema

Spring by Lawrence Alma-Tadema Close-Up I

Spring by Lawrence Alma-Tadema Close-Up II

Spring by Lawrence Alma-Tadema Close-Up III

Spring by Lawrence Alma-Tadema Close-Up IV

Spring by Lawrence Alma-Tadema Close-Up V

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I've started painting my bunny rabbit that was voted upon.  In this work in progress view, I've blocked in the background and started on the bunny.  I may need to go back in a rework the background a bit.  It's interesting how I see things differently when I see them on the computer screen...