philamuseum: To those who’d rather be reading, today is your...







philamuseum:

To those who’d rather be reading, today is your day! Happy National Read A Book Day.

Courtesan Reading a Book,” early to mid- 19th century (Edo Period, 1615–1868), by Kikugawa Eizan

Untitled (Girl Reading),” c. 1860, attributed to Oscar Rejlander

Old Woman Reading,” c. 1621–23, by Jan Lievens

Happy National Read A Book Day, Tumblr!