The first photo looks like what would be posted on the Facebook group, Gay Family Values, subtitled, We've always been here. Of all the grand art, I like the rabbit sculpture.
From the Museum website "The green-tinted spectacles worn by Olds were designed to protect the eyes from the intensity of Argand lamps, a type of indoor light used during the early 1800s. These lamps burned whale oil, and many people worried that its bright flames might damage eyesight.The painter of this portrait founded the Western Union Telegraph Company in 1854 and soon became one of Cleveland's wealthiest industrialists. His grandson, Jeptha Wade II, was a founder of the Cleveland Museum of Art and donated the land upon which it stands as a Christmas gift to the city in 1892."
Even though the city of Cleveland can be the butt of many jokes, the CMA is acknowledged as one of the finest art museums in the US. I love walking around in the University Circle neighborhood.
As long as the river is not on fire, Cleveland can always laugh at Toledo. There was a surprising amount of wealth in Cleveland and a commitment to building great spaces.
Cleveland holds some genuine treasures that any of the world's top art galleries would cherish. Portrait of Jean-Gabriel du Theil at the Signing of the Treaty of Vienna, 1738-1740 by Jacques André Joseph Aved speaks loudly of power and entitlement.
The first photo looks like what would be posted on the Facebook group, Gay Family Values, subtitled, We've always been here.
ReplyDeleteOf all the grand art, I like the rabbit sculpture.
I was thinking how many of these represented various bloggers.
DeleteI like the rabbit, too, but it's the man in the sunglasses painting that's interesting to me.
ReplyDeleteFrom the Museum website "The green-tinted spectacles worn by Olds were designed to protect the eyes from the intensity of Argand lamps, a type of indoor light used during the early 1800s. These lamps burned whale oil, and many people worried that its bright flames might damage eyesight.The painter of this portrait founded the Western Union Telegraph Company in 1854 and soon became one of Cleveland's wealthiest industrialists. His grandson, Jeptha Wade II, was a founder of the Cleveland Museum of Art and donated the land upon which it stands as a Christmas gift to the city in 1892."
DeleteWith all that art, the rabbit almost looked out of place.
ReplyDeleteSweet Bunnies are everywhere.
DeleteLots of great art to visit there!
ReplyDeleteA really great collection.
DeleteEven though the city of Cleveland can be the butt of many jokes, the CMA is acknowledged as one of the finest art museums in the US. I love walking around in the University Circle neighborhood.
ReplyDeleteAs long as the river is not on fire, Cleveland can always laugh at Toledo. There was a surprising amount of wealth in Cleveland and a commitment to building great spaces.
DeleteCleveland holds some genuine treasures that any of the world's top art galleries would cherish. Portrait of Jean-Gabriel du Theil at the Signing of the Treaty of Vienna, 1738-1740 by Jacques André Joseph Aved speaks loudly of power and entitlement.
ReplyDeleteThe first world class museum I as ever in was the National Gallery in London in 1990, it was a moving experience.
DeleteThey wore so many clothes in some of those pictures! I wonder what they would think about the way we dress today.
ReplyDeleteThe aristocracy would be shocked.
DeleteVery impressive. I see Monet, Van Gogh, and Degas and so much more.
ReplyDeleteYes, some greats.
DeleteI could do art or look at art. I'm a fan.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos. But I'm surprised you were allowed to take pictures. Or did you do it sneakily?
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