July 2009

A bibliography for American Tonalism – Part 2

Books about individual artists. In case there are multiple books related to one artist, a non…
100 Masterpieces of Art Pottery, 1880 – 1930

From the press release of the Newark Museum The Newark Museum art pottery collection began with…
A Niche Without a Statue

I have often thought the large bronze of once Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) President Samuel Rea looked…
Rare Delaware Sampler Coming to Rehoboth Antiques Show

A rare New Castle County Delaware sampler will be offered in the booth of John Tompkins…
A bibliography for American Tonalism – Part 1

Here is a list of books related to American Barbizon and Tonalism. I have the first…
A Quaker and Painter of Kings: A Benjamin West on Ebay?

They say as we age we start to look more alike, still I have my doubts…
Visiting Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art

Even though weekend is the prime time for museums, the visitors at Wadsworth are sparse, which…
Séraphine and Modern Primitive Paintings

There is a tremendous sense of revelation and relief when Séraphine stands beside her two-meter long…
Gilbert Stuart at Neapolitan Public Auction

An early 19th-century portrait attributed to Gilbert Stuart heads Auctions Neapolitan’s sale July 25. Although the…