French artist Jeanne Magnin's drawings from her sketchbook found at a brocante. To see more of her work, visit Le Musee Magnin in Dijon, France.
These sketches reflect Magnin's interpretation of the Roman style. See her Egyptian-inspired sketches here. And check back later for Magnin's Greek-inspired drawings, as well as her Byzantine sketches.
Sony 2009 World Photography Awards winners
Go here to see the photographs - both professional and amateur - awarded prizes.
Sad, sad news
Update 1 a.m. Thursday Paris time: Natasha Richardson has died from her injuries, it has been announced.
I am deeply saddened by the tragic news that the actress Natasha Richardson has suffered a life-threatening head injury. Her family has gathered at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York to say their goodbyes.
Vanessa Redgrave was particularly kind to my daughter on her eighth birthday, when we met in London through a mutual friend. Faced with losing her child, I can only imagine the pain Miss Redgrave must be enduring. And of course Natasha's husband Liam Neeson and their two sons are devastated by such an enormous loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the Redgraves and the Neesons.
These sketches are exquisite. What a wonderful find!
Posted by: Sharon | 20 March 2009 at 02:12
She was my age so it hits home and puts everything in perspective. I can only image what her poor mother must be going through, her husband and her beloved children.
The drawings are expectacular and museum worthy. I think this is something you could pass on to Jordana. Can you imagine what her imagination can do with such inspiration?
Posted by: Yoli | 19 March 2009 at 14:50
I had to do a double take on the first picture to believe that it was a sketch. It looked like an engraving. They are absolutely gorgeous! And the detail!
Re Natasha, I heard too on the BBC this morning and I am just as sad as anyone else.
Many thanks.
Greetings from London.
Posted by: A Cuban In London | 19 March 2009 at 10:59
Absolutely LOVE Jeanne Magnin's drawings Tara! Thank you for sharing. They are right up my alley!!
I just now heard the news about Natasha Richardson a moment ago. So very sad!
Thinking of you!
xox
Constance
Posted by: Rochambeau | 19 March 2009 at 04:37
Tara,
I just now logged back on to check my mail and saw that poor Natasha Richardson has died. I feel terrible. What a tragedy.
xo Karen
Posted by: karen cole | 19 March 2009 at 01:47
I was so sad the hear the news, about Natasha Richardson. I am a mother... I will keep them all in my prayers.
xo
Posted by: Christina | 18 March 2009 at 23:09
I have been watching the news as well. As an avid skier, I started wearing a helmet 5 years ago. Riding a bike, riding a motorcycle, roller blading......keep your head protected. I think she is lovely and hope she gets well.
These sketches are so beautiful.
Posted by: karen cole | 18 March 2009 at 22:04
Natasha Richardson, so classy and beautiful. I feel so sad for all of the family. Makes you wonder why a person would suffer such a tragedy?
I'll be thinking of them. xo
Oh, your display of sketches here...gorgeous, timeless. xoxo
Posted by: Gillian daSilva | 18 March 2009 at 21:38
Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear that...I heard about the skiing accident on the radio last night - though at that time, they didn't realize how serious her situation might be, only that she'd gone to the hospital...How very, very sad. My heart goes out to her and all who love her.
What beautiful sketches...thank you for sharing them, Tara. ((Hugs)) to you~xOx
Posted by: tinker | 18 March 2009 at 20:09
Again, what a stunning find at the brocante. And I was very saddened to hear about Natasha Richardson, but didn't realize she really might not make it. To gather for good-byes is just heartbreaking. (My children were up skiing on the day she had her accident. I try not to think about the possibility of a traumatic accident.)
Posted by: RD | 18 March 2009 at 18:34
So sad about Natasha ... . very surreal to hear the news yesterday. Jj
Posted by: judith | 18 March 2009 at 18:22
The sketches are again, amazing...
My prayers also go out to the Redgrave family, Natasha's children...... and her husband, whom I have been in love with since he was in "Excalibur."
Posted by: MiddleAgedWomanBlogging | 18 March 2009 at 18:03
Since I saw the news about Ms. Richardson yesterday afternoon I've been checking often, hoping that she will pull through ... I hope they all know so many hearts are reaching out to them.
Posted by: Barbara | 18 March 2009 at 17:18
Oh no! i had not heard that. :( Terrible. add my thoughts to yours.
:(
Posted by: amber | 18 March 2009 at 16:20
Thank you for posting more of these illustrations
So much pain and sadness......
Posted by: endment | 18 March 2009 at 15:56
oh dear!
natasha richardson......
this morning i escorted my earl grey here
to catch up
on worldly events of an artistic nature.
i have missed your stellar take on things
as i have been away from my computer for some time.
today, my day off, i turned to you
rather than TV news...
yes
oh dear!
sad, sad, indeed.
this changes things...
i will be back later.
Posted by: somepinkflowers | 18 March 2009 at 15:06