MRS. THAW IN TEARS OVER SON'S ARREST, Aug 19, 1913, New York Times Headline read. “Gayly chatting with her woman traveling companion, smiling and laughing, although she undoubtedly knew that her son, Harry, was under arrest, Mrs. Mary Copley Thaw stepped from the Pennsylvania Limited at 5:22 o'clock this evening, threw up her parasol before … Continue reading Of Mystery, Murder and Help for a Home in Cresson
If you follow my id "newcolonist" on twitter.com, you'll know I headed out to the Newark Museum today. I can honestly say I haven't come upon such an unexpected delight since visiting the Toledo Museum in 2007. It's also the second mansion built by beer I've been to, the first being the Pabst Mansion in … Continue reading A Day for Ballantine
The science of government it is my duty to study, more than all other sciences; the arts of legislation and administration and negotiation ought to take the place of, indeed exclude, in a manner, all other arts. I must study politics and war, that our sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy. Our … Continue reading American Collectors of French Furniture
Eric Zafran gave an interesting lecture about William Bouguereau yesterday at Frick Art and Historical Center in Point Breeze. But in the end, when one of the audience asked the question why Bouguereau was so “tasteless” from modern perspective, Dr. Zafran, while pointing out Bouguereau negative role in Academy by blocking and suppressing new movements … Continue reading The imperfect perfect painter
It is rare for one to find paintings by top American artists. Only less than one year ago, “Gross Clinic” by Thomas Eakins was tagged with a label of 68 million dollars, now there is one (possibly) by him on eBay. It would be interesting to see how much money it fetches through the internet. … Continue reading eBay Talk (4) – Eakins on eBay
1. Made in Pennsylvania Gallery Tour: Furniture & Fraktur When: 7PM, Thursday July 19, 2007 Where: Westmoreland Museum of Art Price: Free (though donation is usually needed for admission) Who: Charles Muller and David Brocklebank 2.William Bouguereau—The Perfect Painter When: Aug 22, 2007 7:00 PM Where: Frick Art &Historic Center Price: $8 for students Who: … Continue reading Two Interesting Upcoming Lectures Offered by Museums
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