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From the Collection: Portrait of Henry VII of England
Probably after Meynnart Weywyck, “Henry VII of England,” 1504/09. Bequest of Catherine Jean Quirk, M1989.63. Photo by P. Richard Eells. English history can appear to be a long list of kings and queens...
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Collection Reflection: Curator Margaret Andera on Beth Lipman
We invite you to join us as each curator focuses on a single work of art, exploring both that object and how the object speaks to the collection as a whole, as well as to the chosen theme in...
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Happy 40th Anniversary Print Forum
Warrington Colescott (American, 1921–2018), “I Ride with the Blue Riders. We Visit die Brücke Picnic and Enjoy a Bratwurst, Reminding Me of Summer in Milwaukee,” from the portfolio “My German Trip,”...
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The Neapolitan Crèche
Naples, Italy, “Nativity Scene (Crèche)”, mid-18th century. Polychromed terracotta, painted wood, and fabric, on a later support. Dimensions variable. Gift of Loretta Howard Sturgis, M2006.9.1-.20....
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Crèche Redux: A Storyboard
Naples, Italy, “Nativity Scene (Crèche)”, mid-18th century. Polychromed terracotta, painted wood, and fabric, on a later support. Dimensions variable. Gift of Loretta Howard Sturgis, M2006.9.1-.20....
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The Neapolitan Crèche: A Holiday Tradition
Naples, Italy, “Nativity Scene (Crèche)”, mid-18th century. Polychromed terracotta, painted wood, and fabric, on a later support. Dimensions variable. Gift of Loretta Howard Sturgis, M2006.9.1-.20....
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A Painting, a Director, and the Mexican Film Industry
Francisco de Zurbarán, Saint Francis of Assisi in His Tomb, 1630/34. Oil on canvas. Purchase, M1958.70. Photo by John R. Glembin. Francisco de Zurbarán, Saint Francis of Assisi in His Tomb, 1630/34...
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Early Printed Books: A Chance to Turn the Pages
Woodcut by Michael Wolgemut and Wilhelm Pleydenwurff. Printed by Anton Koberger and Johannes Schoensperger, Two leaves from the book The Nuremberg Chronicle (Liber Chronicarum or Weltchronik), with a...
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Questions of Provenance: Recent Discoveries: “Dance Under the Linden Tree” by...
Ludwig Knaus (German, 1829–1910), Dance under the Linden Tree, 1881 (detail). Oil on canvas. Gift of the René von Schleinitz Foundation M1962.31. Photo credit: John R. Glembin. Ludwig Knaus (German,...
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Questions of Provenance: Recent Discoveries: “Wedding Procession in the...
Wilhelm Ludwig Friedrich Riefstahl (German, 1827–1888), Wedding Procession in Tyrol (detail), ca. 1866. Oil on canvas. Gift of the René von Schleinitz Foundation, M1962.90. Periodically in the past,...
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