Happy Thanksgiving from the Hotel Monaco in Washington, D.C.
Nov 28th, 2021, 04:01 PM
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Thanks very much, shouldbewriting! And annhig, that 2019 DC GTG was so much fun. No apologies necessary... any conversations about art and travel (ok, and food) broaden (har!) us all. Thanks for the links. The Tate Britain is wonderful. That gift shop tempts. Sargent's watercolors don't grab me the way his oils do. There was a Homer/Sargent exhibit at the Philly Museum a few years ago. Non-sea works by Homer were nice.
In my brag above, I left out Chicago and Philly as Sargent venues I have visited. 🎨
In my brag above, I left out Chicago and Philly as Sargent venues I have visited. 🎨
Nov 28th, 2021, 04:56 PM
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Thanks, TDudette, for the kind of great trip report you always share. Sounds like you had a good trip. I have a soft spot for that hotel. Love Zatinya. Jose Andres really has a lock (a good thing) on the neighborhood.
ann, a few short years ago the Dulwich Picture Gallery hosted a wonderful exhibition of Sargent watercolors, many of which were plein air paintings from his later travels through Europe including many from Venice, other parts of Italy, Greece, Morocco, and Switzerland (those are the the places I can recall). I went to the exhibit thinking it would be a watercolor version of his oil portraiture (the advert for the show was a portrait) but it was almost all landscapes. Initially a little disappointed, I soon found myself completely won over and appreciating his exquisite artistry translated to vista and scenery.
ann, a few short years ago the Dulwich Picture Gallery hosted a wonderful exhibition of Sargent watercolors, many of which were plein air paintings from his later travels through Europe including many from Venice, other parts of Italy, Greece, Morocco, and Switzerland (those are the the places I can recall). I went to the exhibit thinking it would be a watercolor version of his oil portraiture (the advert for the show was a portrait) but it was almost all landscapes. Initially a little disappointed, I soon found myself completely won over and appreciating his exquisite artistry translated to vista and scenery.
Nov 29th, 2021, 03:46 AM
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Thanks, TDudette, for the kind of great trip report you always share. Sounds like you had a good trip. I have a soft spot for that hotel. Love Zatinya. Jose Andres really has a lock (a good thing) on the neighborhood.
ann, a few short years ago the Dulwich Picture Gallery hosted a wonderful exhibition of Sargent watercolors, many of which were plein air paintings from his later travels through Europe including many from Venice, other parts of Italy, Greece, Morocco, and Switzerland (those are the the places I can recall). I went to the exhibit thinking it would be a watercolor version of his oil portraiture (the advert for the show was a portrait) but it was almost all landscapes. Initially a little disappointed, I soon found myself completely won over and appreciating his exquisite artistry translated to vista and scenery.
ann, a few short years ago the Dulwich Picture Gallery hosted a wonderful exhibition of Sargent watercolors, many of which were plein air paintings from his later travels through Europe including many from Venice, other parts of Italy, Greece, Morocco, and Switzerland (those are the the places I can recall). I went to the exhibit thinking it would be a watercolor version of his oil portraiture (the advert for the show was a portrait) but it was almost all landscapes. Initially a little disappointed, I soon found myself completely won over and appreciating his exquisite artistry translated to vista and scenery.
Nov 29th, 2021, 05:38 AM
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Sargent has a series with a paisley scarf worn by a woman. "[something] Pass"...I'll try to find it. Adding Dulwich to the list! Brooklyn Art Museum is another that has more watercolors (iirc). Sigh.
Nov 29th, 2021, 08:37 AM
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obxgirl, see if these links come up; second has some history of the paisley scarf:
https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/images/edc090119sargent-scarf03-1591806311.jpg?resize=480
https://www.elledecor.com/life-cultu...sargent-shawl/
I couldn't remember the woman's (a shawl, not a scarf) relationship, but it was his niece. He had another sister who remained his helper...lived with him?
https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/images/edc090119sargent-scarf03-1591806311.jpg?resize=480
https://www.elledecor.com/life-cultu...sargent-shawl/
I couldn't remember the woman's (a shawl, not a scarf) relationship, but it was his niece. He had another sister who remained his helper...lived with him?
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Nov 29th, 2021, 12:40 PM
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What a great story about the paisley shawl, TDudette! And about the niece who is apparently also the subject in the featured watercolor for the Dulwich show. There is a nice video at their website about the exhibition with specifics about this a couple of other paintings. The exhibit was in 2017.
https://www.dulwichpicturegallery.or...-watercolours/
Dulwich Picture Gallery dropped onto my radar earlier that year when I attended a Vanessa Bell retrospective. I love Bell to pieces but you typically only see onesies or twosies of her work at a time (often paired with Duncan Grant) so an entire show was heavenly. While attending the Royal Academy she was mentored by none other than John Singer Sargent!
Dulwich has hosted some amazing artists. It's got a sweet indoor/outdoor cafe and a quite respectable gift shop.
https://www.dulwichpicturegallery.or...-watercolours/
Dulwich Picture Gallery dropped onto my radar earlier that year when I attended a Vanessa Bell retrospective. I love Bell to pieces but you typically only see onesies or twosies of her work at a time (often paired with Duncan Grant) so an entire show was heavenly. While attending the Royal Academy she was mentored by none other than John Singer Sargent!
Dulwich has hosted some amazing artists. It's got a sweet indoor/outdoor cafe and a quite respectable gift shop.
Nov 29th, 2021, 05:41 PM
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Sargent's entire story fascinates, eh, obxgirl?!
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Dulwich not so far from London either. It would make a nice GTG.
Dec 1st, 2021, 03:59 AM
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Well you got it right here so I missed your error! For anyone interested there is a lace museum on Burano [which autocorrect immediately changed to Murano] but it's never been open when I've been there so I cannot comment upon it.
Well you got it right here so I missed your error! For anyone interested there is a lace museum on Burano [which autocorrect immediately changed to Murano] but it's never been open when I've been there so I cannot comment upon it.
Dec 1st, 2021, 05:48 AM
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Lace making by hand is very interesting. Here's a cool photo:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/8438567...iABEgJy2vD_BwE
Google "bobbin lace" if that incredibly long link doesn't work.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/8438567...iABEgJy2vD_BwE
Google "bobbin lace" if that incredibly long link doesn't work.
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