This week, a Chinese one and...

'The Bright colours of Summertime' at Take a Word

The Chinese woman are from 'The Portraits of Opera Characters'.

Anonymous artist, Qing dynasty (1644–1912).

The flowers are by Giuseppe Castiglione (born July 19, 1688 in Milan and died July 16, 1766 in Beijing).

He was an Italian Jesuit brother, missionary in China and painter at the imperial court.

He was one of the favorite artists of the emperors of the Qing dynasty (1644–1912).

'Postage Stamps' at The Three Muses

'Mostly Black & White' at Take a Word

'Stripes' at The Three Muses

'Shades of Purple' at Take a Word

'Dancers' at The Three Muses

There are the originals of Edgar Degas.

'June Bride' at Take a Word

The lyrics are from Edith Piaf's 'La vie en rose'.

'Shades of Gold' at The Three Muses

'Two' at Take a Word

'Modes of Transport' at The Three Muses

'Balloons' at Take a Word

'Bathing Beauties' at The Three Muses

'Botanical' at Take a Word

'Book Cover' at The Three Muses

'The Incredible and the Wonderful' are a fashion trend of the France of the Directory characterized by its dissipation and its extravagances, in reaction to the dark sadness that had spread the Terror.

My mother, when she was waiting me, in 1957.

'Mother' at Digital Whisper