2 Aug’24, ON THIS DAY
Friendship Day is a global holiday that celebrates the importance of loving, platonic relationships. It was first proposed in Paraguay in 1958 by Joyce Hall. The original date of celebration was 2 August, but it has since been moved to 7 August due to de-synchronization in the United States. Today at Abir pothi we celebrate friendship day by showcasing 11 most beautiful friendship day art:
1. “The Three Friends” by Sebastian Straub
2. “The Three Ages of Man” by Giorgione
This Renaissance artwork portrays three generations—a young man, a middle-aged man, and an elderly man—representing the stages of life and the enduring companionship between them.
3. “The Three Graces” by Peter Paul Rubens:
This classic painting depicts three mythological goddesses, often interpreted as symbols of charm, beauty, and creativity, showcasing the elegance of companionship.
4. “The Meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek” by Dieric Bouts:
This biblical painting portrays the profound friendship between Abraham and Melchizedek, emphasizing loyalty, trust, and support.
5. “The Embrace” by Egon Schiele:
This expressive artwork depicts an intimate embrace between two friends, showcasing the depth of emotional connection.
6. “The Tale of Genji: Murasaki and Her Friends” by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi:
This Japanese woodblock print from the ukiyo-e tradition portrays the camaraderie and leisurely interactions among women in the Heian period.
7. “The Friends” by Alphonse Mucha:
This Art Nouveau masterpiece features two women embracing, symbolizing the strong bond of friendship and mutual support.
8. “Les Amis” by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec:
This colorful painting captures a group of friends enjoying a meal together in a café, highlighting the joy of shared moments.
9. “A Sunday on La Grande Jatte” by Georges Seurat:
This iconic pointillist painting depicts a group of people enjoying a leisurely day in the park, showcasing the companionship and interactions among them.
10. Lautrec Les Deux amies By Henri Marie Raymond de Toulouse-Lautrec-Monfa:
Painted in 1895, L’abandon (Les deux amies) is one of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec’s masterpieces, vividly capturing an intimate, behind-the-scenes moment in the Parisian demi-monde in which he so notoriously had made his home.
11. Two Friends” by Augustus Edwin John:
