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A great read “Kings in Grass Castles” by Mary Durack

by Carmel on February 29, 2012 with No Comments

Celebrating National Year of Reading 2012 A great read “Kings in Grass Castles” by Mary Durack I’ve just finished reading Mary Durack’s “Kings in Grass Castles” I’m a little ashamed to admit not having read it sooner – now wish … Read More

‘Pharaoh’s Horses’ for Thursday Art-Day

by Carmel on July 7, 2011 with 78 Comments

Today for Thursday Art day I wanted to explore the history behind J.F. Herring’s painting “Pharaoh’s Horses” first exhibited in 1848 under the title “Pharaoh’s Chariot Horses.” It shows three head studies of the grey Arabian stallion Imaum, originally owned … Read More