There is something mesmerizing in the way, how most of the characters of Andrzej Wajda’s Danton (1983) look like they’re on the brink of a mental breakdown. Just look at Antoine de Saint-Just (Bogusław Linda), how he leans himself to… Read More »Rewatching Andrzej Wajda’s Danton (1983)

General Charles Lee (1732-1782) , one of the most controversial figure of the American Revolutionary War, was a great friend of dogs. Indeed, while he was considered a personality hard to like , an opinionated man, who always criticized everyone (often rightly, but the harsh way, how he did it was quite unpleasant), he seemed… Read More »When General Charles Lee shocked Abigail Adams

I suppose this painting is captivating mostly because it’s not a usual portrait.   Frances “Fanny” Abington (1737-1815) was one of the most finest and celebrated actresses of the 18th century. Joshua Reynolds painted her several times, but this one is unique becasue it depicts Fanny Abington while staying in character, called Miss Prue, who… Read More »Joshua Reynolds : Mrs Abington as Miss Prue