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From the Collection–Girl in Straw Hat (Femme au Chapeau Rouge) by Pierre Bonnard
Pierre Bonnard (French, 1867–1947), Girl in Straw Hat (Femme au Chapeau Rouge), 1903. Oil on canvas; 15 1/8 x 17 5/8 in. Milwaukee Art Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lynde Bradley M1958.13. Photo...
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Mythology at the Milwaukee Art Museum–Part 1
Detail of Athena pendant. Sofonisba Anguissola, The Artist’s Sister Minerva Anguissola, ca. 1564. Layton Art Collection. Full image below. It’s hard to study art and not learn something about classical...
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Mythology at the Milwaukee Art Museum–Part 2
Corrado Giaquinto (Italian, 1703–1766), The Triumph of Galatea, ca. 1752. Detail. Oil on canvas; 33 1/2 x 48 1/2 in. Milwaukee Art Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Myron Laskin M1970.68.2 Photo credit...
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From the Collection–Connections with Kenwood House
John Hoppner (English, 1758–1810), Portrait of Jane Emma Orde, ca. 1806. Oil on canvas; 30 1/8 x 25 7/16 in. (76.52 x 64.61 cm). Milwaukee Art Museum, Bequest of Josephine S. McGeoch in Memory of her...
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From the Collection–“Meissen in Winter” by Ernst Ferdinand Oehme
Ernst Ferdinand Oehme (German, 1797–1855), Meissen in Winter, 1854. Detail. Oil on canvas; 27 x 23 in. Milwaukee Art Museum, Gift of the René von Schleinitz Foundation M1962.105. Photo credit P....
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From the Collection–German Renaissance Mirror
In the manner of David Altenstetter Augsburg, Germany, d. 1617. Mirror, ca. 1600. Enamel, silver, and gilt. Milwaukee Art Museum, Purchase, with funds from Avis Martin Heller in honor of the Fine Arts...
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From the Collection–Margaret, Lady Tufton by Anthony Van Dyck and Studio
Anthony van Dyck and Studio. Margaret, Lady Tufton, ca. 1632. Oil on canvas. Milwaukee Art Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William D. Vogel. Photo credit John R. GlembinRecently brought out of the vault...
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From the Collection–Ancient Roman Head of a Noble Woman
Roman [Flavian Period], Head of a Noble Woman, 96–100 AD. Pentelic Marble. Milwaukee Art Museum, purchase, with funds from the Woman’s Exchange.Photo credit Larry Sanders.Part of what drew me to...
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Mr. Layton’s Gallery–The Salon-Style Hang
View of Gallery 10. Photo by Chelsea KellyIf you’ve been in the European galleries in the last few weeks, you’ve probably noticed a dramatic transformation in Gallery 10! The gallery has been...
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Out of the Vault–A Selection from Mr. Layton’s Gallery
Edward William Cooke (English, 1811–1880). The Pilot Boat (Trouville Fishing Boat in a Fresh Breeze), ca. 1839. Oil on canvas. Milwaukee Art Museum, Layton Art Collection, Gift of Frederick Layton....
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From the Collection-Chestnut Bowl and Stand
Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory (Sèvres, France, established in 1756), painted by Denis Levé (French, active 1754–1805). Covered Chestnut Bowl and Stand (marronière), 1757–58. Soft paste porcelain, vert...
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From the Collection–Drawing in the Sand by Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida
Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida (Spanish, 1863–1923). Drawing in the Sand, ca. 1911. Oil on canvas, 21 x 25 1/4 in. (53.34 x 64.14 cm). Milwaukee Art Museum, Gift of the Samuel O. Buckner Collection. Photo...
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Mezzanine Rotation–Rembrandt and the Natural World
Installation views of the “Rembrandt and the Natural World” Mezzanine rotation. Photo by the authorUntil February 9, the mezzanine will display works on paper that celebrate the natural world. You...
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From the Collection–Virgin and Child by Nardo di Cione
Nardo di Cione (Italian, ca. 1320–1365 or 1366), Madonna and Child, ca. 1350. Tempera and gold leaf on panel. 29 1/2 x 19 in. (74.93 x 48.26 cm). Milwaukee Art Museum, Purchase, Myron and Elizabeth P....
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From the Collection–Winter in Color
View of “Winter in Color” Mezzanine Installation. Photo by Chelsea KellyTired of winter yet? Wait, it’s February in Wisconsin–that’s probably a silly question. Even if you’ve had enough, the Milwaukee...
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German Tankards and Steins: Part 1—The Erb Tankard
Kornelius Erb (German, Augsburg, ca. 1560-1618). The Erb Tankard, 1580/85. Silver. Milwaukee Art Museum, Gift of Richard and Erna Flagg, M1991.85. Photo credit John NienhuisFor the past few months,...
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German Tankards and Steins: Part 2–Stoneware Vessels
Probably Raeren, Rhineland, Germany. Jug, ca. 1583. Salt-glazed stoneware with later silver mount. Milwaukee Art Museum, Gift of Richard and Erna Flagg, M1991.86. Photo credit John NienhuisMany people...
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German Tankards and Steins: Part 3—Tin-Glazed Earthenware
Probably Thuringia, Germany, Tankard, before 1754. Tin-glazed earthenware with polychrome decoration and pewter. Milwaukee Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Albert Finkler M1937.26. Photo credit: John R....
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German Tankards and Steins: Part 4—Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory (Dresden, Germany, established 1710), Possibly Johann Gregorius Horoldt (German, 1696-1775), Tankard, ca. 1725. Glazed porcelain, polychrome overglaze decoration, gilding,...
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Jules Bastien-Lepage and the Newlyn School
Jules Bastien-Lepage (French, 1848–1884), Le Père Jacques (Woodgatherer), 1881. Oil on canvas. Miwlaukee Art Museum, Layton Art Collection, Gift of Mrs. E. P. Allis and her daughters in memory of...
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