Mary's Lyre

Artist: Les Smutz
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Mary's Lyre

A medieval piece of a young lady leaning against a tree playing a lyre. The lyre is modeled after one I built of mahogany…the same lyre also appears in the ceiling mural “Four Seasons”. Both the painting and the lyre are gone, the painting stolen and the lyre destroyed in an accident while in storage. This image and the butt plate from the lyre are all that I have left.

This image appeared earlier on Redbubble, but was deleted and reloaded to move it to the front of the order.

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Anthea Slade

This is such a gentle, feminine image. I love the olive green dress and the earth tones. And that look on her face is so knowing. Gorgeous painting Les.
Les Smutz replied

Thank you! She’s a nature-girl…stopped along the path to sit and play…:)
Tahnja

Someome stole the painting? Grrrrrrr but that makes me mad, who would do such a thing. She’s a beauty of astonishing medieval femininity. The perspective with that perfect ‘off into the distance’ view that the masters made perfect is so well done in this painting that I am ashamed of my terrible landscapes efforts. I must improve
Les Smutz replied

Nay, nay, dear Tahnja!! You have naught to be ashamed of! There is something inside that is telling me I will retrieve this painting and another stolen at the same time at some point in the future. It’s not my problem…you know what I mean. At least someone thought enough of it to want it bad enough to steal it!! :))
Tahnja

lol, now that’s something, you somehow see the positive side of it lol
elenaoleniuc

Very beautiful composition, I like the colors…mastery !
Les Smutz replied

Thank you Elena!!
Sensiworld

Wonderful !
Les Smutz replied

I appreciate that, Sylvia…thanks!!
Lynsye Medalia

I’m glad you re-added this piece, I would have missed it! She’s beautiful!
Les Smutz replied

Thanks very much Lynsye. In the process I almost lost it for good!!
doreen01

...time back…deep glance…medieval colors…dreamlike! Typical for you!!!!
Les Smutz replied

This was one of the first of that genre that I did, from the same time period as “Summer Pools” and “Autumn in the Dark Woods”
doreen01

Both are great and I can see, it’s clear that are from the same period!
Les Smutz replied

:::))) Thank you!!
catherine walker

One of my favourite paintings of yours les..so well done and she is just beautiful!!!
Les Smutz replied

Thanks bunches!!!
Estelle O'Brien

Beautiful, very atmospheric.
Les Smutz replied

Thank you very much, Estelle!!
Ciska

Fantastic colours, tone & edge…so magical & has a medievil look, I love all your work!!!
Les Smutz replied

Thank you for such a lovely comment!!!
Anni Morris

Rich colours, reminds me of a Pre-Raphelite painting. beautifully painted. ~ Anni
Les Smutz replied

Thank you, Anni!!! The Pre-Raphaelites are my mentors…at least a few are; Bouguereau, Waterhouse, Dicksee and so many others.
PennyEdwardes

Goodness me this is incredible! There are so many amazing artworks here, I’m having a hard time choosing a fave!
Les Smutz replied

Thank you, Penny, a lovely thing to say…do come again!!
GomesPereira

Very beautiful work, Les! Great composition and colors. GP
Les Smutz replied

Thanks very much, Gomes!!
Ellen

How beautiful!
Les Smutz replied

Thank you, Ellen. I appreciate your lovely comment!
Cynthia Lund T...

A fairytale of a work.

SO lovely.
Les Smutz replied

Thank you, Cynthia…it’s a pleasure to meet you, also!
andrea verstegen

This is really very captivating . She is very softly and gently portrayed and I like the magical atmosphere that comes across.
Les Smutz replied

Thanks for a wonderful comment, Andrea!!!
RobynLee

Love the Pre-Raphaelite Look to this painting:-)
Les Smutz replied

Thanks very much, they are my mentors and inspiration for a lot of my work. I passed by your town just this morning on the way back from San Francisco! Nice to hear from you, Robyn!!!!
Ellen Price 15 days ago

Beautiful..Fantastic work, Les :-)
Les Smutz replied 15 days ago

Thanks again!!