Inspiration is where you find it. One look at this beautiful painting titled "Parasol Girl" by Esther Anna Hunt (1875-1951) and I knew I had to dig out my grandmother's parasol. Hunt is well-known for her children's portraits with a heavy influence on Oriental themes.
Laying on my desk for weeks, the vintage parasol finally had her opportunity when my daughter, Larissa, was all dolled-up for a to-do this past weekend. Luckily we had time for a mini-session before heading out....
The parasol was a gift to my Oma Martha from her husband, Karl, during the 1920's. My dad remembers that she treasured it.
Oma Martha died years ago. The last time my dad and I saw her was when we travelled to Hamburg, Germany to surprise her on her 88th birthday.
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It is a beautiful thing to see Larissa bring her great-grandmother's parasol to life again...
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