Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Artwork of the day
So, if you look down on the bottom right hand side of the blog you should find a new art image each day. As I am based at the Getty Center, I am trying to visit and explore ONE artwork each day and then post it here. You should be able to click on the image and get into the Getty Collection site for my information. Today's picture is by Carpaccio (thought he was a cold meat?) and is the only painting I have ever seen displayed so that you can see both sides. On the back of the panel is a trompe d'oiel (spelling?) of letters hanging on a string. Why, I ask?
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Heather,
ReplyDeleteWhat an inspiring place to be... and a great sounding monograph. Enjoy the freedom to think and write, and be inspired by the landscape, the art and the change of scene.
I really chuckled at the 'locals giving you strange looks' as you walk along (I am guessing) a rather busy road to get groceries from Wholefoods.... which friends in Canada call 'whole paycheck'!
Larissa