On a windy but very clear crisp Spring day, we visited the Kreeger—a small but excellent collection in an interesting architectural space. Chagall, Monet, Picasso, Kandinsky (though the wrong periods), and some very interesting Mondrian are among the finds. What a stunning place to have lived. Must be nice to be an insurance plutocrat!
Ghost Romey in the jungle.
Romey’s favorite, this Picasso woman.
The architecture is 1960’s modern, but still very tasteful and beautiful.
The light on Piet.
Outside was chilly but likewise very well structured.
A series of “wrong” Kandinsky. Late and early, but no just right. Where is Goldilocks when you need her?
Richard Danzig has some very interesting insights into technology and art. A Wednesday tour of the National Gallery of Art was just what the doctor ordered.
Context provided by Monet
Back in time.
Of note: lack of perspective, colors, religious theme, little man Jesus, non-human nature of beings, fill
Click to fill
Of note: lack of perspective, colors, economics of materials, religious theme, little man Jesus, human nature of beings, fill, fingers
Mary’s face shows emotion and internal dialog.
What is she thinking?
Of note: improving perspective (not that great though), bright colors, economics of materials, religious theme, little man Jesus, human nature of beings, background on earth, intrigue
what cho lookin at?
side channel
Of note: shape, focus, improving perspective, bright colors, economics of materials, religious theme, baby Jesus, human nature of beings, social scene, background on earth, many side stories, materials constrain work, fill
which way is the donkey looking now?
retouched, adjusted visage
Pile em in
Of note: humanity/intelligence, focus, detail of cloth, bright, religious theme, human nature of subject
towards impressionism in the brushwork
hey look, it’s a detailed human
lights. camera. action. Our tour guide talks Titian
Of note: myth allows humanism, symbolism of dogs, domesticity/afterglow and hunting, focus, light burst, human nature of subject
Back to Leonardo
Of note: humanity, blue background distance, impressionism, oil, technique, symbolism, real subject, colors, math, science
landscape
Fast forward in a time warp.
Context provided by Monet
Of note: humanity, cloud, impressionism, oil, technique, motion, real subjects, colors, light source, faces obscured, models are family
