That's the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC, by the way. I'm revoltingly excited to be going to New York City for the first time next month. It's really real! I've booked the flight and the hotel so it must be actually happening. Barring natural disasters like the sort that happened in that really bad Dennis Quaid movie.I'm really excited to see what NYC looks like in real life, instead of through the filter of movies and books. Does everyone really wear really expensive clothing? Are there really a million-jillion people on every sidewalk? Is the Cash Cab really driving around waiting to pick up clueless contestants? And does the
Stay-Puff Marshmallow Man lie in wait beneath the city?I get to meet my editors from Scholastic, find the biggest pastry shop I can, and of course, visit the Met. Already I've been on the website and I'm fantasizing about seeing these three pieces in particular.
1. "The Horse Fair" by Rosa Bonheur. Okay, this is a no-brainer, right? Maggie = horse artist. The Horse Fair = one of the more famous horse paintings alive. Er, in existence. I want to see it in person
2. "Young Woman with a Water Pitcher" by Vermeer. I have grown up seeing this image in all my art history books; the first time I saw it was a bad black and white image in an old art history book in grade school
3. "Breton Brother & Sister" by Bouguereau -- or anything by Bouguereau. I have a feeling that if I see this dude's stuff in person, I will fall passionately in love with him, as I am in love with John Singer Sargent already.
I also am looking forward to seeing the Early Gothic Hall, because I'm a sucker for medieval art and stained glass of all sorts. Okay, 'fess up -- what paintings are you guys dying to see in real life?
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Have a great time, Maggie. I know you will. Congratulations on achieving another goal for the year! I look forward to hearing about your time in the big apple. I have been fortunate through friends and family to have gone there four times total in my lifetime, but the last time, in 1994, is starting to seem like too long ago! No more friends or family living there now. Angela
I just saw an Impressionists exhibit at the Kimbell Art Museum two weeks ago. While I did not see Starry Night, I did see The Bedroom and some other important Van Gogh paintings. It was almost a religious experience. I almost had a conniption because an original of Seurat's wasn't there but the sketch painting was pretty damn awesome.
And Monet's water lillies...yep.
The Met is wonderful and you will sit and stare at the paintings in disbelief. They are magnificent. Have a safe trip and take lots of pictures. They even let you take pictures in the Met. I know - I did. Lots and lots of pictures!
Susan
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I hope you have a great time! And wont you take time off while at the Met to check out their collection of Impressionists? for me that's always a big treat : )
I love "The Horse Fair" I would love to see it in the flesh :D Have a great time!
I've always had a crush on DuChamp's "Nude Descending Staircase". Pics can'r quite tell me if it's carefully constructed or thick lushy brushy.
Anyone know where it lives?
How great for you Maggie, take lots of photos to share with us. I have never been to New York, seems to be kind of a big scary place, hopefully not. Going to the Met though I might over come my fears. Take care
*sigh* I wanna see the Unicorn Tapestries!! Maybe one day...
~::Becca::~
if you want to see a whole lot more Gothic/Medieval art be sure to make time for the Cloisters...
http://www.metmuseum.org/cloisters/
And don't forget to go to the Frick down the street. Holbein!!!!
Have fun!
Sargent...then hit the American wing. There is a whole corner with Sargent. Madame X and several others. It is a must see and my favorite spot that I head to each and every time I go there. Have fun!
The horse fair is one of my all time favorites. I can't get to NY so look at it for me!
Angela -- thanks! I'm so excited.
Misti -- I know, art in person is so much better than on the computer screen.
Susan -- They let you take pics!? Oh, camera, come here, you're going for a trip . . .
Ujwala -- I LOVE the impressionists.
Jennifer Rose -- thank you!
Tracy -- Philadelphia Museum of fine art, I think.
Barbara -- the biggest place I've been is Boston and I loved it (well, I was in London for a day, but only in a hotel, so that doesn't count). Thanks for the well wishes!
Becca -- mm, that would be wonderful, wouldn't it?
Paula -- oh yes!!
Gaylynn -- I SO want to see Madame X in person. They say it's breathtaking.
Debbie -- I will!!
I saw the Vemeer in Holland at the Hague, Vermeer 1996, Mauritshuis Museum, The Hague, Holland.
Holland gathered all the paintings of Vemeer asap for this show. It was sold out. Our class, had been lucky in obtaining tickets and accommodations at a Hotel just a block from the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. I hope you really appreciate it true beauty.
The show will be with me my whole life.
I doubt there will be another one in my lifetime to showcase His work.
Sherrie Roberts
You will die when you see Bouguereau in person. I've seen two. I just stand there and stare for eons. I recently saw one right next to a Sargent at the Stanford University Art Gallery. They were from the New Orleans museum. I could not stop looking at the Bouguereau. I even went to the gallery twice. I don't know the name of the piece, but it was a girl and cherub in white. I swear it looked like it was glowing. Breathtaking.
Sherri, I can't wait to see these pieces in person -- I think you're right, it'll be unforgettable.
Laura -- Swoon. You make me look forward to it so much!!
Sherri, I can't wait to see these pieces in person -- I think you're right, it'll be unforgettable.
Laura -- Swoon. You make me look forward to it so much!!
The Horse Fair is one of my favorite paintings. I have seen it in person and it will take your breath away! I have seen several Vermeers in Holland and they are wonderful too. Have fun on your trip!
I would love to stand on the corner and wait for the cash cab but I'd probably be one of those who gets the first question wrong! And... it is like that only add in some unique smells... not bad, just different!
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