Clovis Trouille-Dialogue au Carmel 1944Another painting from Trouille representing the dubious Sisters of the Immaculate Silk Stocking. This one has it all; lustrous drapes, cigarette smoking, a crucifix, a skull and moulded phallic candles.
This is painting is loaded with so much wonderful symbolism. It makes me wonder, in detail, what was the catalyst that inspired Trouille to create these fantastic images, besides the very obvious.
Thank you, the Catholic nations of Europe has a rich history of delighting in blasphemy which just doesn’t translate to Protestantism. This is very evident in Surrealism as a whole that was originally a French movement and had heavy back up from the Spanish. It reminds me of Bunuel’s comment ‘Thank God I’m an atheist’
Ah, he was amazing. Just went to an exhibit of his scientific talents. Amazing. He wrote a letter to the king of Spain(I think) and outlined his many talents. It was fascinating.
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As naughty as nuns can be! 🙂
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In Clovis’s world that is very very naughty
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And the skull stares right up her skirt.
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Indeed it does…nothing like a bit of morbidity
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I was trying to zoom in on the open book to see what it was showing.
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This is painting is loaded with so much wonderful symbolism. It makes me wonder, in detail, what was the catalyst that inspired Trouille to create these fantastic images, besides the very obvious.
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Thank you, the Catholic nations of Europe has a rich history of delighting in blasphemy which just doesn’t translate to Protestantism. This is very evident in Surrealism as a whole that was originally a French movement and had heavy back up from the Spanish. It reminds me of Bunuel’s comment ‘Thank God I’m an atheist’
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Wow. Those candles… 😮
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Naughty candles. I think your man has a thing for stockings.
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Very naughty! Is he my man? Because I do like the kink…😉
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Well if you like stockings, smoking and dress like a gorgeous nun from a saucy novel then he would certainly accommodated you.
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Hmm… would he take two out of three? Now…where’d I put my habit…?
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I am guessing the smoking… it might not be a deal breaker.
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Yes. Tried it once, can’t do it. Not even for kinky painters.
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Well at least you will be in better health
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Oh, never thought to ask- do you paint?
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Not at all, I wanted to but have less than zero talent unfortunately. But I know a good painting when I see one (at least I think I do).
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Well, your talent lies in writing and art education. It might be unfair if you could also paint!
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Thank you I would like to be a Renaissance man though
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What does that entail?
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Doing everything well. Like Da Vinci
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Ah, he was amazing. Just went to an exhibit of his scientific talents. Amazing. He wrote a letter to the king of Spain(I think) and outlined his many talents. It was fascinating.
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