Eclectic Musings

Frances Gumm was born on this date in 1922. A few years later, Frances (“Baby”) joined her two older sisters, Dorothy and Mary Jane, expanding the Gumm Sisters song-and-dance act from a duo to a trio. This clip was filmed one day after Frances’ seventh birthday, showing her as a little trouper right from the start. In 1935, Frances changed her name to Judy Garland, and her older sisters became a duo once again.

“The Dance”, 1906, by Andre Derain, born on this date in 1880.

Gustave Courbet was born on this date in 1819. In these two self-portraits, from 1847-48, he portrays himself as a cellist, an instrument he did not play, which will likely be obvious to anyone who does.

Venetian artist Leandro Bassano (a/k/a Leandro dal Ponte) was born on this date in 1557. “The Concert”, 1592, represents four generations of his family, with instruments.

Master of Anthony of Burgundy, an illumination known as “Scene of a Bathhouse” or “Gluttony and Lust” (depending on what you wish to put into it, I guess). Circa 1470

Frederick Judd Waugh, “Mid Ocean”, c. 1920

Macedonian stamps from 2003

Pre-Raphaelite pioneer John Everett Millais was born on this date (6/8) in 1829. In addition to his influential paintings, Millais also did wood engravings. On the left, “Two Fair Maidens”, 1887. On the right, “Practicing the Piano”, 1860.

World War II-era postcards by Frank Conrad.

1947 film noir classic

Emil Rau, “The Zither Player”, 1896