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Tag: Sargent

But How do we Divide the Art?

July 29, 2012 ~ urbanartandantiques ~ Leave a comment

Maybe eleven Volvos are equal to one Rolls Royce Silver Coud, but is a work by John Singer Sargent equal to a Claude Monet? Such is the problem in dividing up well-heeled estates like that of Christopher Larson and Julia Calhoun. According to the Seattle Times, the biggest challenge in the recent divorce was dividing up the $102 … Continue reading But How do we Divide the Art?

Sargent at the Amon Carter

March 12, 2012 ~ urbanartandantiques ~ Leave a comment

This weekend I spent a couple hours with four paintings by John Singer Sargent in a new exhibition at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. The four paintings were created when the artist was between the ages of 22 and 26, and represent a period of artistic development prior to the Amon Carter's own … Continue reading Sargent at the Amon Carter

Brewing Up Art in San Antonio

August 31, 2010 ~ urbanartandantiques ~ Leave a comment

I didn’t quite know what to expect from the San Antonio Museum of Art, but if the charm of the city was any indication I may be again surprised. The museum sits in an industrial area removed from the downtown tourist district. It is connected via the River Walk, however and a leisurely stroll could … Continue reading Brewing Up Art in San Antonio

Laura Clubb and Oklahoma’s Art Collection

July 16, 2010January 27, 2023 ~ urbanartandantiques ~ 7 Comments

On a visit to the Philbrook Museum of Art, most likely like other first-time visitors, I was immediately amazed by the 72-room Italian Renaissance mansion and its 23-acre garden. However, I agree with what the former director of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art said: “what counts in a museum is above all the quality of … Continue reading Laura Clubb and Oklahoma’s Art Collection

The Agile Brush

May 15, 2009 ~ urbanartandantiques ~ 1 Comment

John Singer Sargent and Claude Monet went together to paint outdoors. Sargent asked Monet if he could borrow some black. Monet replies, "black? I don't have black," to which Sargent replies, "then I can't paint!" I haven't verified the authenticity of this historical change, and it seems like it could have been contrived to convey … Continue reading The Agile Brush

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