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'Another opening, another show...' Its that time of year for new Spring exhibits. Monday I saw the NABI at MUSEE DU LUXEMBOURG. I tried my hand at their wonderful, dotty patterns. Not a piece of cake.
From 1880 to 1910 the post-impressionist group of painters: Bonnard, Vuillard, Maurice Denis, Serusier and Vallotton were on the same wave length, deeply influenced by the flow of Japanese woodblock prints and pottery arriving in France.
Tall painted panels resembling Japanese screens but with everyday French motifs.
Flowing, curvy lines, truncated cutoff forms. The muted color palette is Japanese.
Abstract use of patterns and organic forms were de rigueur. Notice similar reclining poses of the figures.
A Bonnard painted plate of an everyday scene - a frolicking dog and owner in the garden. The designs entered all forms of home decor and architecture like tapestry, stained glass and ceramics.
After the exhibit visit BOUILLON RACINE for a Nabi/Art Nouveau lunch at 3 rue Racine
These patterns are all over Paris. Just take time to look. Entering Metro Renne station I never noticed these curvy natural forms from that era. The Luxembourg museum has its own ANGELINA SALON DE THÉ and a dessert is specially created for each exhibit. This time an airy yogurt mousse on a shortbread base with an explosion of yuzu, lemon and basil inside. At the preview we did not get to taste it unfortunately, but you can try it for me. A joyous, Springy exhibit perfect to experience while Paris trees blossom in the gardens just beyond. Don't Miss! Thank you for reading and sharing Parisbreakfasts. Subscription letters 💌, maps and watercolors are in my Etsy shop. With love💋 from Paris🐻 Xxx
My father had red hair, freckles and green eyes. I got his green/hazel color eyes. I wish I'd gotten the rest. ROUX ! is on at MUSEE NATIONAL JEAN-JACQUES HENNER until 20 May. 34, Avenue de Villiers, 75017 Metro stop Malsherbes 
If you're a redhead run see it. If you're a painter, mixing up rousse, apricots, chataignes in watercolor is one of the most fun colors.
You probably never heard of painter Jean-Jacques Henner (1829-1905).
A contemporary of Renoir and Jules Charet, he was noted for his use of chiaroscuro and his obsession with pale-skined redheads. The exhibit features 300 pieces.
Including related redhead images like theatre posters of red-heads from the Follies Bergere
And a man's chestnut red wig/perruque from the 18th century
Designer SONIA RYKIEL made her own red hair a feature in her collections. Even a red hair coat.
The divine redheaded actress, SARAH BERNHARDT lived just around the corner from the museum at #35, rue Fortuny.
Do not miss walking down one of PARIS' MOST BEAUTIFUL STREETS, rue Fortuny in the 17th.
Formerly residences for wealthy Parisians in the 19th century, the street is filled with magnificent mansions. The architecture makes references to medieval, Renaissance,18th century styles while using contemporary materials like ceramic, bricks and terra-cotta. A too well-kept secret in Paris. Have you been? I had a brief flirtation with going hedhead like my dad, after visiting ROUX! but got some carrots instead. Thanks for reading and sharing Parisbreakfasts. Subscription letters 💌, maps and watercolors are in my Etsy shop. With love💋 from Paris🐻
This morning I ran around looking for framboise/fraise compotée from BONNE MAMAN.
The Metro is full of their springy posters. Evidently everyone else had the same idea. All I could find to paint was abricot/peche or pomme.
On rue Saint-Hororé the windows yesterday were shouting SPRING, pink, Bunnies, flowers.
Tulip Champagne? Straw hats? A little early, still the French like to plan ahead. They buy their nutcracker tickets in August...
A hot pink 'trenchcoat' purse from Moshino would uplift anyone with the winter doldrums .
Even lingerie designer CHANTAL THOMASS has dropped her black wand for multi-colored balloons!
Time to think about bugs again.
Designer PAULE KA has been doing bows for 30 years and is celebrating with more bows for his Spring collection. Last night was almost balmy.
You could wander the streets with your coat open and scarf tucked away. Hooray. Today Paris grey drizzle is back even if shop windows says otherwise. Thanks for reading and sharing Parisbrekfasts. Subscription letters 💌, maps and watercolors are in my Etsy shop. With love💋 from Paris🐻
Yesterday I visited SALON INTERNATIONAL DE L'AGRICULTURE at Porte de Versailles (ligne 12). Today is the last day so get over there vite.
The horses derrieres were particularly attractive this year. Don't overlook the cows, chickens, pigs
Do not go at noon on a Saturday as I did. Big mistake. Schools are out. Toute Paris is at the annual farm show.
Wonderful things for kiddies. I too wanted to paste sheep's wool on a sketch but French adults looked at me strangely. I pocketed a bit of wool anyway...
Plenty of adult things to do like the regional French food halle#3 They insist you taste.
There is always a cow bag/cabas to acquire.
Better yet get the free bags (this year's desirable bag - Pink Lady) that entail answering a quiz. I got one.
What I ate/bought: not shown oysters from Noiremontier, the grilled sheep cheese thing from Corsica stand, Pink Lady apples of course, purple 'rosé' garlic from Lautrec, two kilo bags of Corsican almonds. True they would never pass the California quality control board but the taste is le vrai choise/real thing. Even with masses of Parisians and on a Saturday with so many strollers banging your ankles, the SALON DE L'AGRICULTURE is an annual grand affair. Paris is not all couture and truffle tasting thank goodness.Thanks for reading and sharing Parisbreakfast. Subscription letters 💌, maps and watercolors are in my Etsy shop. With love💋 from Paris🐻
