Allison MacDuffee
@studiousgal.bsky.social
Art Historian, working on exh. proposal re: Pissarro-Millet-Courbet for 2030. Usually teaching at Univ of Toronto Mississauga. Ph.D., U of Michigan. Live in Toronto. Canadian. Gardening, travel, philately. I block probable bot accts.
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The "Quiet Poster" feed is working again.❤️😀‼️🍻 Phew, finally I can catch up with the Meissen folks and the watch-us-make-natural-dye-from cornflowers folks.
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Mary Petty, New Yorker, January 5, 1952
November 11, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Mary Petty, New Yorker, January 5, 1952
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November 11, 2025 at 4:14 PM
I just skimmed this article, but it seems sensible.
People without cars, like me, become de facto transit nerds.
People without cars, like me, become de facto transit nerds.
November 11, 2025 at 4:03 PM
I just skimmed this article, but it seems sensible.
People without cars, like me, become de facto transit nerds.
People without cars, like me, become de facto transit nerds.
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“The day before he wrote his famous poem, one of McCrae's closest friends was killed in the fighting and buried in a makeshift grave with a simple wooden cross. Wild poppies were already beginning to bloom between the crosses marking the many graves.”
November 11, 2025 at 3:50 PM
“The day before he wrote his famous poem, one of McCrae's closest friends was killed in the fighting and buried in a makeshift grave with a simple wooden cross. Wild poppies were already beginning to bloom between the crosses marking the many graves.”
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The Graham children, with their toys and (of course) their pets. Portrayed in 1742 by William Hogarth, whose day has been today.
November 11, 2025 at 12:53 AM
The Graham children, with their toys and (of course) their pets. Portrayed in 1742 by William Hogarth, whose day has been today.
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An interesting mix today. I'll be discussing AI with my first yrs and thinking about Sonja Drimmer & Christopher Nygren's very interesting work on this. This coincides with the week I ask them to take notes with quills and ink & consider embodied learning. Its going to be an interesting contrast...
November 11, 2025 at 9:28 AM
An interesting mix today. I'll be discussing AI with my first yrs and thinking about Sonja Drimmer & Christopher Nygren's very interesting work on this. This coincides with the week I ask them to take notes with quills and ink & consider embodied learning. Its going to be an interesting contrast...
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Loved seeing these fab pictures of Michael D Higgins outside Galway Museum recently. What an amazing life, how lucky we have been to have him as a leader! GRMMA, Michael D! #speirgorm #speirghorm
November 11, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Loved seeing these fab pictures of Michael D Higgins outside Galway Museum recently. What an amazing life, how lucky we have been to have him as a leader! GRMMA, Michael D! #speirgorm #speirghorm
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I love local newspapers
Ennis native prepares for first night in the Áras
Ennis man, Brian McEnery, will be getting used to his new home in Áras an Uachtaráin this evening as his wife, Catherine Connolly, is currently being inaugurated at the 10th president of Ireland. Ms Connolly and Mr McEnery arrived an Dublin Castle…
Ennis man, Brian McEnery, will be getting used to his new home in Áras an Uachtaráin this evening as his wife, Catherine Connolly, is currently being inaugurated at the 10th president of Ireland. Ms Connolly and Mr McEnery arrived an Dublin Castle…
Ennis native prepares for first night in the Áras
Ennis man, Brian McEnery, will be getting used to his new home in Áras an Uachtaráin this evening as his wife, Catherine Connolly, is currently being inaugurated at the 10th president of Ireland. Ms Connolly and Mr McEnery arrived an Dublin Castle earlier today where they were greeted by Tánaiste Simon Harris and Minister Pascal Donohoe. Born just outside of Ennis, Mr McEnery moved to Galway with his family in 1988.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:55 PM
I love local newspapers
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That ride has SEEN some things
November 10, 2025 at 7:38 PM
That ride has SEEN some things
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Cute baby pix of the past: Gerard Anne Edwards Hamilton in his cradle, 1733. Has A+ doll in its own kiddie walker! And nice dog. By William Hogarth, born OTD 1697.
November 11, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Cute baby pix of the past: Gerard Anne Edwards Hamilton in his cradle, 1733. Has A+ doll in its own kiddie walker! And nice dog. By William Hogarth, born OTD 1697.
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2/2 Countess's husband, in his curling-papers, sips his morning chocolate. Possibly the most ridiculous-looking man in 18th-century painting. Or ever. Well done, William Hogarth, & happy birthday!.JPG
November 10, 2025 at 4:38 PM
2/2 Countess's husband, in his curling-papers, sips his morning chocolate. Possibly the most ridiculous-looking man in 18th-century painting. Or ever. Well done, William Hogarth, & happy birthday!.JPG
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Woman with a Wheelbarrow
https://botfrens.com/collections/49/contents/16533
https://botfrens.com/collections/49/contents/16533
November 10, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Woman with a Wheelbarrow
https://botfrens.com/collections/49/contents/16533
https://botfrens.com/collections/49/contents/16533
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The banners are up and the loans are starting to arrive for our exhibition 'Beauty of the Earth : the Art of May, Jane and William Morris' in Winchester.
It opens on Sat 15th November.
You can pre-book tickets for the exhibition and events here : www.arcwinchester.org.uk/event/beauty...
It opens on Sat 15th November.
You can pre-book tickets for the exhibition and events here : www.arcwinchester.org.uk/event/beauty...
November 10, 2025 at 7:31 PM
The banners are up and the loans are starting to arrive for our exhibition 'Beauty of the Earth : the Art of May, Jane and William Morris' in Winchester.
It opens on Sat 15th November.
You can pre-book tickets for the exhibition and events here : www.arcwinchester.org.uk/event/beauty...
It opens on Sat 15th November.
You can pre-book tickets for the exhibition and events here : www.arcwinchester.org.uk/event/beauty...
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Studies of his six servants in the 1750s: masterful oil sketch by William Hogarth, who was born on this day in 1697.
November 10, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Studies of his six servants in the 1750s: masterful oil sketch by William Hogarth, who was born on this day in 1697.
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On a rather wet & miserable #MondayMorning I thought that I might try to lift the mood by posting something that might remind us of summer days gone by. This is "Lyme Regis" by John Cooper from 1934. #JohnCooper #LymeRegis #Dorset
November 10, 2025 at 9:07 AM
On a rather wet & miserable #MondayMorning I thought that I might try to lift the mood by posting something that might remind us of summer days gone by. This is "Lyme Regis" by John Cooper from 1934. #JohnCooper #LymeRegis #Dorset
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It's said that dogs look like their owners 🤔
William Hogarth was born #OnThisDay in 1697. He is best known for his moral and satirical engravings and paintings, and his love for dogs 🐶
'The Painter and his Pug' by William Hogarth (1697–1764) 📷 Tate
William Hogarth was born #OnThisDay in 1697. He is best known for his moral and satirical engravings and paintings, and his love for dogs 🐶
'The Painter and his Pug' by William Hogarth (1697–1764) 📷 Tate
November 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
It's said that dogs look like their owners 🤔
William Hogarth was born #OnThisDay in 1697. He is best known for his moral and satirical engravings and paintings, and his love for dogs 🐶
'The Painter and his Pug' by William Hogarth (1697–1764) 📷 Tate
William Hogarth was born #OnThisDay in 1697. He is best known for his moral and satirical engravings and paintings, and his love for dogs 🐶
'The Painter and his Pug' by William Hogarth (1697–1764) 📷 Tate
Pissarro was always great at pastel.
November 10, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Pissarro was always great at pastel.
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Great news, and still a few weeks left to see the Bad Bridget exhibition at Ulster American Folk Park!
November 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Great news, and still a few weeks left to see the Bad Bridget exhibition at Ulster American Folk Park!
It is a fascinatinh subject, and I look forward to the film "Bad Bridgets." But why, oh why, does the Guardian need to haul out the hackneyed (and inaccurate) phrase "dusty archives" in their first paragraph?
Great news, and still a few weeks left to see the Bad Bridget exhibition at Ulster American Folk Park!
November 10, 2025 at 2:57 PM
It is a fascinatinh subject, and I look forward to the film "Bad Bridgets." But why, oh why, does the Guardian need to haul out the hackneyed (and inaccurate) phrase "dusty archives" in their first paragraph?
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3 weekends, 3 spooky entertainments:
Yesterday, I saw Agatha Christie's "And Then There Were None" performed by UD's Resident Ensemble Players.
Last Sunday, I saw Guillermo Del Toro's amazing film "Frankenstein" on the big screen.
Two Sundays ago, I saw First State Ballet's rendition of "Dracula."
Yesterday, I saw Agatha Christie's "And Then There Were None" performed by UD's Resident Ensemble Players.
Last Sunday, I saw Guillermo Del Toro's amazing film "Frankenstein" on the big screen.
Two Sundays ago, I saw First State Ballet's rendition of "Dracula."
November 9, 2025 at 10:00 PM
3 weekends, 3 spooky entertainments:
Yesterday, I saw Agatha Christie's "And Then There Were None" performed by UD's Resident Ensemble Players.
Last Sunday, I saw Guillermo Del Toro's amazing film "Frankenstein" on the big screen.
Two Sundays ago, I saw First State Ballet's rendition of "Dracula."
Yesterday, I saw Agatha Christie's "And Then There Were None" performed by UD's Resident Ensemble Players.
Last Sunday, I saw Guillermo Del Toro's amazing film "Frankenstein" on the big screen.
Two Sundays ago, I saw First State Ballet's rendition of "Dracula."
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This month is the 400th anniv of the passing of Sofonisba Anguissola. Art Herstory commemorates the moment with a (very) limited edition hard cover journal.
Order your copy at artherstory.net/product/sofo...
Available on Etsy as well (10% discount thru 11/13): www.etsy.com/listing/4383...
Order your copy at artherstory.net/product/sofo...
Available on Etsy as well (10% discount thru 11/13): www.etsy.com/listing/4383...
November 9, 2025 at 7:56 PM
This month is the 400th anniv of the passing of Sofonisba Anguissola. Art Herstory commemorates the moment with a (very) limited edition hard cover journal.
Order your copy at artherstory.net/product/sofo...
Available on Etsy as well (10% discount thru 11/13): www.etsy.com/listing/4383...
Order your copy at artherstory.net/product/sofo...
Available on Etsy as well (10% discount thru 11/13): www.etsy.com/listing/4383...
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On volunteering our work for publishing houses that then feed it to LLMs. Perhaps we should just stop?
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On LLMs, publishing houses and our volunteer work for them
I will not be able to take part in any new project hosted by publishing houses that are ready to send my work to LLMs (I have a few ongoing and will conclude them). Allow me to explain why. I am deepl...
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November 8, 2025 at 4:25 PM
On volunteering our work for publishing houses that then feed it to LLMs. Perhaps we should just stop?
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Autumn goals. @silverpebble2.bsky.social
✒️ Ottoman Calligraphic Composition in Gold on a Natural #Leaf, c. 1900
November 8, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Autumn goals. @silverpebble2.bsky.social
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Well, what a strange and wonderful survival this is…a turf maze dating from 1660! 🤩
It sits in the middle of the very lovely village of Hilton, Cambridgeshire, and was made by William Sparrow, a royalist, to commemorate the restoration of Charles II.
It sits in the middle of the very lovely village of Hilton, Cambridgeshire, and was made by William Sparrow, a royalist, to commemorate the restoration of Charles II.
November 8, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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