Cute Genre Paintings by Edmund Blair Leighton Review

Cute Genre Paintings by Edmund Blair Leighton Review

These are the last painting worth reviewing. In this painting, we see the famous medieval romance between Abelard and his Heloise. Abelard was a french philosopher, theologian and logician. Apparently, when he met Heloise his logic went out the window. He seduced the beautiful maiden and had a kid with her. Her father forced them to marry. Long story short, Heloise ended up as a nun and her husband got castrated. You know, a classical medieval tragedy. In any case, this painting shows the start of their romance. Abelard with his amassing logistic skills has popped the question. The maiden seems to be considering his proposal. The monastery scenery is pretty realistic. Truly, this painting by Edmund Blair Leighton deserves 5 stars rating.

In this painting, one of the medieval princess is stealing a kiss from a sleeping visitor. Her friends are also laughing in the face of this scene This cute romantic scene deserves 5 stars rating.

In this painting, the saint is giving out the daily to the poor. Behind her, we see more of her attendants. The first woman receiving the bread is an old widow. The next one in line is a single mother, with a baby. These people represent the poorest of the poor. The saint herself looks cute with her halo. The ornamentation on her dress are quite fine. Truly, this saintly painting by Leighton deserves 5 stars rating.

This painting is something that all musicians are familiar with. In the foreground, we see an old bard. He is no longer in style. Right now, the famous one ,with all the chicks, is the boy in the background. This painting shows that fame is transitory. There comes a time when you are old and no one likes your music. They say experience makes you a better person. However, when you lose your quickness and your grace, your fame departs with it. It is very rare for you to be famous, until your old age. In any case, this depressing painting by Edmund Blair Leighton deserves 5 stars rating.

In this painting, we see a maiden in the forest. She is looking around for her lover. Forest Tryst are still pretty popular even today. The forest scenery is pretty lovely. This cute couple by Edmund Blair Leighton deserves 5 stars rating.

In this painting, Lady Godiva's husband is telling her what she must do to lower the taxes. The maiden is holding onto the ledge of the table to keep herself from falling. What really drew my attention is the polar bear pelt. It is a bummer how they got two pelts, considering how little merchants used to travel during medieval time. Still, decoration wise, they work pretty well. In any case, this lovely painting by Leighton deserves 5 stars rating.

This painting is based on musical. The musical was based on Pygmalion. In that story, a flower girl was taking speech lessons so that she could pass for a lady. Here she is walking with her female escorts. The guy beside her is her teacher. In any case, this lovely painting deserves 5 stars rating.

In this painting, we see a maiden sticking a flag. The maiden looks cute with her dress. The medieval castle scenery is pretty realistic. This painting by Leighton deserves 5 stars rating.

After the song, the musician started flirting with the lady in pink. Her husband ,the king, is just arriving. This alludes to the awkward moment that will soon follow. If the musician is lucky, they might not hang him. It is a pity when damsels were forced to marry against their will. In any case, this cutie in pink deserves 5 stars rating.

In this painting, the king is offering his crown to a beggar. He loves her so much that he is willing to give up his kingdom for her. The beggar is flattered by his offer. In the corner, we see one of the king's advisers glaring at him. The throne decorations are really pretty. This lovely painting by Edmund Blair Leighton deserves 5 stars rating.

In this painting, we see a cute couple. This siren sank this fisherman's ship to make him her lover. The way she is hugging him is very cute. Her blonde hair is very pretty. This cutie deserves 5 stars rating.

In the old days, girls used to get kidnapped for political reasons. This maiden is looking outside. The ladies of the citadel are keeping an eye on her. It must really suck to be in a hostage situation. In any case, this depressing medieval painting deserves 5 stars rating.

This is the only know record of this painting. It is located in an unknown land. Anyhow, this painting is about the angel of death. It has taken the baby of this sobbing mother. Interesting enough, the boatman is Charon. It is a lovely mixture of catholic and pagan symbols. In any case, this depressing painting by Leighton deserves 5 stars rating.

In this last painting, we see the new crowned king. He was the prince that helped to transition from the Jacobean era to the Victorian age. Anyhow, he ruled as a proxy king. Here his mother is showing off to the people. All the decorations are very pretty . Truly, this deserves 5 stars rating. I hope that you liked this last review of Leighton's work.