Dear Internets,

I went on an adventure to the National Portrait gallery in canberra over the weekend where I spent 2 hours perusing the 'vanity fair portraits' exhibit. Would you like to see some of my favourites in comfy adventure mode? You won't have to pay for pertrol, be forced to eat fast food on the way or go numb from lack of movement on the trip over!

I like the classical painting vibe this one gives off
Caption: Julianne Moore as Ingres's 'Grand Odalisque', New York City, by Michael Thompson, 2000, publ. April 2000.

Credit: Michael Thompson

All dressed up and no place to go. I love that it's white on white
Caption: Albertina Rasch Dancers, by Florence Vandamm, 1927, publ. April 1927
Credit: Courtesy Condé Nast Archive

Another adorable couple!

Caption: Douglas Fairbanks Jr. and Joan Crawford, Santa Monica, by Nickolas Muray, 1929, publ. October 1929

Credit: Gift of Mrs Nickolas Muray. Courtesy of George Eastman House

This was taken in 3 different locations on 3 different occasions

Caption: Hollywood Cover, by Annie Leibovitz, 2001, publ. April 2001.

Credit: Courtesy of the artist

As Eva Peron,I've never seen Madonna look so classy!

Caption: Madonna, by Mario Testino, 1996, publ. November 1996

Credit: Mario Testino

 

How incredibly sweet is this photo?J said it looks like he's eating her nose 

Caption: Jessica Lange and Sam Shepard, by Bruce Weber, 1984, publ. October 1984.
Credit: Bruce Weber

On friday nights, in black and white, how I loved you Carey Grant

Caption: Cary Grant, by George Hoyningen-Huene, 1934, publ. November 1934.

Credit: Courtesy Condé Nast Archive

Addmittedly the boy did get incredibly bored by the end of my slow exploration BUT he was sweet enough to take me and stick around because he knew I'd enjoy it. I hope you enjoyed the sneeky peek incase you don't get to see it yourself.

Waiting for her onyx nail polish to dry
♥ pixelhazard