Of the vast collection of the Freer and Sackler Galleries in Washington, D.C. , Portrait of a Painter has always been my favorite work. Yet, its origin and history remain a mystery. The artist is unknown, the date only an estimate–in the late 15th century—and the place of creation possibly Istanbul, then ruled by Ottoman […]
Click on the work of art to enlarge or enhance it. CHRISTMAS AT THE ART MUSEUM A WINTER VISION IN JAPAN Christmas was not celebrated in his country in 1857 when Japanese artist Hiroshige created the magical Meguro Drum Bridge and Sunset Hill featured in this blog. However, today it is recognized as a secular holiday […]
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