King Henry was a scoundrel in all ways. He messed around with the Church of England, got rid of monasteries and split the Catholic Church from the Church of England. He caused seeming havoc wherever he went. More than that he was a horny scoundrel marrying up to 6 wives and when bored of them had them executed. In amongst all this activity he also had numerous affairs. It was said that this bombastic man and King finally died from obesity and probably sexual exhaustion.

A painting of Katherine of Aragon. Description: Queen Katharine walks tearfully as Henry speaks with Anne Boleyn in the distance."

Henry Bacon (1839-1912) was an American painter. After serving in the Civil War he spent much of his time in Europe. Along the Seine (1879) At the Well Beach at Etretat (1881) Christmas Prayers (1872) The Departure (1879) Égalité (1889) First Sight of Land (1877) Fisherfolk Returning with their Nets, Etretat (1882) On Shipboard (1877) Pay Attention Reveille on a Winter Morning (ca. 1868) The Peasant Girl (1883)

Hello again, Ancient Foe. Years have hunched my bony shoulders, but I forget nothing. Lo, though you may say “Who are you, again?”, I know who you ...

Nicholas Lanier, a true Renaissance polymath, one of the most influential court musicians of the seventeenth century, was Master of the King’s Musick, as well as an accomplished artist and collector, given free reign to shape the Royal collection for Charles I, and given ear to the social élite, rumoured to be involved in political and ambassadorial espionage. This extraordinary portrait of an extraordinary man at the beginning of his career, is unprecedented in its virtuosity within the context of English painting at this time, and opens a window upon the culture and connoisseurship of an individual at the vanguard of artistic expression in Jacobean England. As yet the attribution remains an enigma, however this intriguing portrait was clearly painted by a highly accomplished artist, who moved in the same artistic circle as his sitter, and with whom Lanier closely collaborated in fashioning this important image. [Oil on panel transferred to canvas, 90.5 x 72 cm] gandalfsgarden.blogspot.com/2011/10/unknown-artist-nichol...

. when you've got it- rarely do you lose it. take Diane von Furstenberg. don't you already know her? she was a Princess, married her prince in 1969 wearing her own design- made for her by Dior- no less. she was an overnight hit-just for her beauty & her smarts in marrying well. what more could a girl want?- well? "I was 22 years old and had just gotten married to Prince Egon Von Furstenberg...I arrived in October, so it was New York at its best—that beautiful, blue crisp. Coming from Europe, I had expected the city would look modern, and actually, it didn’t. I was a young princess, so I lived on Park Avenue and had some small children and blah blah blah. But we were a young couple, and fairly good looking with a nice title, so we were invited everywhere. We would see Andy Warhol, Halston, Diana Vreeland, Giorgio Sant’Angelo, and, of course, lots of Europeans." DVF from NYM it could have been the same old story-that could have been it- But for DVF- it was just the beginning. "When Diane and Egon came here, they received an enormous amount of publicity; they were the 'it' couple - she was gorgeous, and they had titles- Paul Wilmot & today- on it goes. Now-an established since 2010- yearly DV Award, honoring inspiring women. Now, 2011, a home collection line. Expect- animal prints, geometrics, florals, butterflies & of course Success! & of course there are bumps in the fairy tale- but how did it all start? The couple moved to New York & was ensconced in a Park Avenue apartment by the end of 1969. Prior to her move, Diane had apprenticed for Angelo Ferretti and found a genuine love for textiles and fashion. Once in New York -she decided to start designing simple dresses out of her apartment dining room-that was 1970. By April of 1970 with encouragement from Bill Blass, Kenny Lane & Diana Vreeland , she had shown her first collection at the Gotham Hotel. "Everybody expected her to do nothing, and then came the wrap dress and sold tons, so the wrap dress became the uniform of a certain type of woman in the early 70's: the spike heels, the wrap dress and the mink" Paul Wilmot When these photographs of the von Furstenberg's smashing apartment were taken by Horst and published in Vogue 1972-her business was moving along; her marriage wasn't. Diane had it then- as far as interiors went-and she still does. Many subsequent photographs over the last three decades would reveal her taste and design aesthetic- these by Horst in early 1972 are likely the first- and as I said-when you've got it-you always have it. The photographs are beautiful & from all appearances- it was perfect. At that point for Diane-it could not have been all what it seems from these images. Horst photographed the couple in their new up to the minute designed apartment- all Italian staffed & decorated with the assistance of interior designer Pierre Scapula. All glamour aside, DVF's love for pattern and color can easily be seen in this Horst portrait. The exotic mix of French Indiennes fabrics along with pillows in a patchwork of the same fabric appear alongside her bold floral patterned dress. the Princess posing for HORST in an alcove tented sitting area off the main living room the Living Room Resplendent Luxury Glamour red vinyl walls are lacquered and filled with collected paintings dark caramel velvet banquettes for seating tortoise finished Parsons tables with pieces of silver, tortoise scattered about Modern artists like Albers, Ernest Trova hang over a bold flamestitch covered sofa Latour like lilacs stand by a French ormolu writing desk Faberge designed bibelots dot a skirted table the master bedroom navy blue straw cloth walls, vicuna on the bed, hide covered director's chair a Richard Anuszkiewicz op art painting hangs over the bed a mirrored alcove in the bedroom, Marilyn silk screen & a white leather "bag" chair son Alexandre's room a graphic apple wallpaper, brass bed, & a Richard Hird portrait of the couple just recently Diane was interviewed in the Financial Times & talked about her personal style: "My style is always very eclectic but I don’t find it to be so unusual because it’s the way I like to do things." "As you grow you get more confident and as you’ve collected more things you’re more secure about things you like. My personal style is all about being confident, comfortable and relaxed yet glamorous." "I wanted to be a certain kind of a woman. I became that kind of a woman." DVF as I began- when you've got it- You've got it. (By 1975 the Princess was separated, it would be 1983 before the couple was divorced.) all photographs of interiors from Vogue January 15 1972 by HORST DVF here 2THEWALLS on DVF's office c 1983 here .

Henry and Lisette Nationality: Jewish Residence: Paris, France Death: 1942 Cause: Murdered in Auschwitz (listed in Shoah memorial) Age: 13 years, 11 years

I love this picture Melissa took because of the light from the stained glass window.

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A new exhibition opens next week at the British Library which aims to debunk some of the myths of Henry VIII's reign. Here is a glimpse at some the artefacts on display.

What would you say is the single biggest source or symbol of your strength and power as an individual? The answer is easy: just look down. We're talking, of course, about your pants.

Yesterday's Secret Life of … series offers fascinating insights to the daily lives of famous historical figures. But how would they look today? From William Shakespeare as a hipster to a Marie Antoinette makeover, a team of digital artists spent three months updating classic portraits to find out

This art print of the poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow captures the beauty of the sea. The muted colors and romantic illustrations make this print perfect for hanging in your bedroom or on a night table. Give as a gift or keep for your own memories. *Prints do not come framed* 🌀This print is available in three standard sizes: 5x7, 8x10, 11x14. Please select a size on the top right of this page! 🌀 Prints are shipped in a sturdy cardboard sleeve to prevent bending. 🌀 Prints fit any standard frame or mat, although your order does not include a frame or mat. 🌀All prints are made using a combination of pigmented and archival inks on the highest quality matte archival paper. This will last you a very long time! 🌀 Please note that colors of each print may vary slightly on different monitors. 🌀Each print is made to order. This means there is a 3-5 day processing and printing period before your item is shipped. 🌀 Riverway Studios designs are completely unique and designed solely by the owner and may not be reproduced. 🌀 For more poetry: For more: Love Poems: http://tinyurl.com/3ua2354f Life Poems: http://tinyurl.com/yc84m9t5 Ocean Quotes: http://tinyurl.com/mpe9dph3 Nature Poems: http://tinyurl.com/3evkec47 Poetry Sets: http://tinyurl.com/2pbxnj4z Zodiac Signs: http://tinyurl.com/mv7763u7

Reconstruction of the Palace and Abbey of Westminster – this is how the area would have looked like at the beginning of the Tudor period.

Detail from Henry VIII’s First Interview with Anne Boleyn by Daniel Maclise, c.1835

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(2/2) Actually it wasn't just the two of them, though. Henry the goldfish was also there from the aquarium. So, Levi and his two best friends took a photo, together! #obeyme #obeymemasters #obeymejp #obeymefanart