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Luncheon of the Boating Party
Luncheon of the Boating Party | Susan Vreeland
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A vivid exploration of one of the most beloved Renoir paintings in the world, ?done with a flourish worthy of Renoir himself? (USA Today) With her richly textured novels, Susan Vreeland has offered pioneering portraits of artists? lives. Now, as she did in Girl in Hyacinth Blue, Vreeland once again focuses on a single painting?Auguste Renoir?s instantly recognizable masterpiece, which depicts a gathering of Renoir?s real friends enjoying a summer Sunday on a caf terrace along the Seine. Narrated by Renoir and seven of the models, the novel illuminates the gusto, hedonism, and art of the era. With a gorgeous palette of vibrant, captivating characters, Vreeland paints their lives, loves, losses, and triumphs so vividly that ?the painting literally comes alive? (The Boston Globe).
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PaperbackPirate
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This is one of my favorite historical fiction novels - the author put a lot of research into who each actual person is in the painting, as well as many details about Renoir.
It‘s hard to see, but there is a #BeverageOnTheCover ! Lol. It‘s next to the woman‘s elbow on the table in the foreground. I thought this challenge was going to be a lot easier!
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OriginalCyn620 I see the beverage! 😄 4y
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vlwelser
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vlwelser
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So my aunt was inspired by the #LitsyPostcardExchange (except she doesn't smartphone) so she sent me this card from D.C. after I sent her and my mum to the Phillips Collection. I want to thank you all for being an inspiration. @Tiffy_Reads especially for organizing this. If you're curious, tagged book is fiction about this painting.

DivineDiana I‘m curious! Stacked! 7y
vlwelser @DivineDiana ☺ I love books about art. Hers are some of my favorites. 7y
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Emiller
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This is one of my absolute favorite art historical fiction books!! #giveawayhistorical @Liberty

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Mtroiano
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Enjoying my vacation reading on the porch ☀️

Zelma What a lovely spot! 😍 7y
Mtroiano @Zelma it's perfect! I wish I could live here! 7y
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SharonGoforth
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Three books from my TBR shelf that qualify for red, white and blue. Not really feeling the holiday today, but I am grateful that the freedom to own/borrow books and being able to read what I want still exists in this country (at least for now). #redwhiteblue #jubilantjuly #sizzlinsummerbooks

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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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Read this last summer and thoroughly loved it. I want to spend my Sunday on a terrace overlooking the Siene. @RealLifeReading #bodyofwater #maybookflowers
Just realized I'm a day ahead. 😏 No wonder I couldn't find anybody's #bodyofwater post.

JanuarieTimewalker13 Lol, no worries! It's lovely! Love the colors on the cover! 8y
Emiller Absolutely loved this book!!! ❤️📚❤️ 8y
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Bookish_B
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I meant for these to be all fiction but I threw in a few more nonfiction that I found. What I realized while looking for these is that I buy a bunch of fiction art books and don't read them! I I have four by Susan Vreeland and have not read one. And 3 are signed by her (to me! Lol). Must get that! #artrelatedbooks #seasonsreadings2016

LeahBergen @Cinfhen Yep. It's on mine, too. I posted it today and reminded myself that I owned it! 8y
lynneamch Oh my goodness. How did I not know about Luncheon of the Boating Party? It is the only art print I have hanging in my house. Thank you Littens. 😊 8y
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lynneamch @Cinfhen how did you get to insert a link to a book in your comment? 8y
Bookish_B @lynneamch when you go to write a comment there is a little gray ribbon (?) icon and a skull and a crossbones icon just below the dialogue box. Click on the ribbon. Type in the name of the book and it will link it. The skull and crossbones is used for spoilers. 8y
Bookish_B @lynneamch 👍🏼😊 8y
lynneamch Thanks @Bookish_B I've been able to figure out a lot by clicking around but I think the skull & crossbones scared me off. 😨😕😃 8y
Cinfhen @Bookish_B thanks for answering @lynneamch question in a more timely fashion 😉and you did an awesome job of explaining 😊 8y
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Emiller
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I love all of Susan Vreeland's books. She really knows how to write art historical fiction. #artrelatedbooks.
Of course Joey had to get in the picture 😻

LeahBergen Joey! ❤️ 8y
MyNamesParadise What a beautiful boy!!! 8y
SharonGoforth 😻😻 8y
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PenguinInFlight I love her books as well! And what a handsome kitty. 😻 8y
Faibka Sweetie! 😻 8y
Tanner Joey! ❤️🐱 8y
Branwen Love that cover! And your sweet kitty! ♡ 8y
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