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life-imitates-art-far-more · 2 years

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William Mason Brown (1828-1898) "Raspberries in a Wooded Landscape" Oil on canvas Located in the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, Arkansas

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lionofchaeronea · 2 months

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Night and Her Daughter Sleep, Mary L. Macomber, 1902

#art #art history #Mary L. Macomber #female artists #allegory #allegorical art #American art #20th century art #oil on canvas #Smithsonian American Art Museum

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taruntravell · 10 months

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Top Things You Must See in NYC

New York City (NYC) is a vibrant and bustling metropolis with an abundance of iconic landmarks, cultural attractions, and diverse neighborhoods. Here are some top things you must see and experience when visiting NYC:

Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island: Take a ferry to Liberty Island to see the famous Statue of Liberty, a symbol of freedom and democracy. Nearby, visit Ellis Island to learn about the history of immigration to the United States.

Times Square: Experience the bright lights, giant billboards, and bustling energy of Times Square, known as "The Crossroads of the World."

Central Park: Explore the expansive Central Park, offering a serene escape from the city's hustle and bustle. Enjoy walking, jogging, picnicking, or visiting attractions like the Central Park Zoo and Bethesda Terrace.

: Head to the top of this iconic skyscraper for breathtaking views of the city's skyline, especially at sunset or nighttime.

Broadway: Catch a Broadway show at one of the famous theaters in the Theater District. NYC's Broadway productions are world-renowned for their exceptional performances.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met): Discover an incredible collection of art spanning various cultures and periods at one of the largest and most prestigious art museums in the world.

9/11 Memorial & American Museum: Pay your respects at the World Trade Center site, where the Twin Towers once stood, and learn about the tragic events of September 11, 2001.

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA): Explore one of the most influential modern art museums, featuring an extensive collection of contemporary masterpieces.

Brooklyn Bridge: Walk or bike across the Brooklyn Bridge to enjoy stunning views of the Manhattan skyline and the East River.

The High Line: Experience a unique urban park built on a former elevated railway line. It offers great views, beautiful gardens, and public art installations.

Rockefeller Center: Visit this iconic complex that includes the Top of the Rock Observation Deck, Radio City Music Hall, and the famous ice-skating rink in winter.

Wall Street and the Financial District: Take a stroll through the heart of the financial world, see the Charging Bull statue, and visit the New York Stock Exchange.

The Guggenheim Museum: Admire the unique architecture of this museum and explore its impressive collection of modern and contemporary art.

One World Observatory: Enjoy panoramic views of NYC from the top of One World Trade Center, the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere.

Chelsea Market: Wander through this food hall and shopping destination, offering a variety of delicious cuisine and unique shops.

These are just a few highlights, and NYC has so much more to offer. From diverse neighborhoods like Chinatown, Little Italy, and Harlem to countless restaurants, shops, and cultural events, you'll find that New York City is a city that never fails to leave a lasting impression on its visitors.

#New York #American Museum #attractions #Statue of Liberty

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arthistoryanimalia · 4 months

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#WatercolorWednesday:

John Singer Sargent (American, 1856–1925)

Muddy Alligators, 1917

Watercolor over graphite on paper

H 34.3 cm (13.5 in) x W 52.1 cm (20.5 in)

Worcester Art Museum 1917.86

#animals in art #20th century art #1910s #impressionism #american imperialism #American art #john singer sargent #alligator #alligators #watercolor painting #painting #Watercolor Wednesday #Worcester Art Museum

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angelsdigits · 2 months

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ex0toxin · 3 months

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road trip 🚗💨

jsys week'24, day 4

#the boys discover the wonderful north american tradition of driving 6 hours to see a shitty museum and dinosaur statues #and all the horrible emotions that come with <3 #josuke like we missed a turn THREE HOURS AGO!! FUCK YOU!!!!!!!!#also oku has no regard for road safety. no seatbelt hes going to go straight thru the windshield on those shitass unmaintained roads. KING!#josuyasu #josuyasu week #josuyasu week 2024 #josuke higashikata #okuyasu nijimura #jojo #jojo's bizarre adventure #jjba #my art

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theladyactress · 1 year

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Anna Cora Mowatt and “All That Glitters is Not Gold”

Part III: Anna Cora Strikes Gold as Martha [A recording of this play is available at Librivox ] Martha Gibbs, the pure-hearted heroine of J. Maddison Morton’s “All That Glitters Is Not Gold,” was not the most important role Anna Cora Mowatt would play in the 1850s. Parthenia of the comic melodrama “Ingomar, the Barbarian” would win her more acclaim. However, Martha was a role that came along at a…

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#American Museum #anna cora mowatt #Julia Dean #P.T. Barnum #The Lady Actress #theater history #theatre history #theatrical autobiography #Victorian Actress #Victorian Literature #Victorian theater #victorian theatre #Watts Scandal

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taf-art · 8 months

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Fleur de Lis (c. 1895-1900). Robert Reid.

#robert reid #art #painting #american art #19th century #seen in person #met museum

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just-another-nerd-blog · 23 days

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What's up MASHblr I went to the National Museum of American History last week and they had the signpost on display and I was sooo normal about it I swear

#i didn't know it was there so I had a Moment when I turned and saw it #mash #m*a*s*h #mashblr #national museum of american history #smithsonian #also the group photo on the side. precious #i promise I am capable of being average #personal

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upmala · 2 years

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american museum: this carved rock depicting a human face comes from the late prehistoric times...

me: oh shit, prehistoric, that must be, like, cavemen ages. like before egyptians definitely

american museum: (c. 1650)

#bitch that is not pre history #so much fucking history happened before 1650 #even in this continent #american museum #it was anchorage museum actually #but since americans love to extrapolate about europe and eastern europe #i will extrapolate about the us #kat goes to alaska!#shitpost

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life-imitates-art-far-more · 16 days

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Frederick Carl Frieseke (1874-1939) "Reflection (Marcelle)" Oil on canvas Located in the Telfair Museum, Savannah, Georgia, United States

#paintings #art #artwork #genre painting #female portrait #frederick carl frieseke #oil on canvas #fine art #telfair museum #museum #art gallery #american artist #portrait of a woman #female figure #red hair #blue #a queue work of art

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lionofchaeronea · 5 months

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Weapons and Physiognomy of the Grizzly Bear, George Catlin, 1846-48

#art #art history #George Catlin #genre painting #genre art #animal study #bears #grizzly bear #animals in art #American art #Western art #19th century art #oil on canvas #Smithsonian American Art Museum

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internationalemeteorologie · 1 year

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Edward Hopper

Soir bleu. 1914 (details)

#edward hopper #figurative art #neoclassicism #impressionism #social realism #ashcan school #modern art #american artist #art details #whitney museum of american art

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arthistoryanimalia · 9 months

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For #InternationalCatDay 😻

Richard H. Recchia (American, 1885 – 1983) Persian Cat, 1931 Bronze, black patina, lost wax cast 49.53 x 26.03 x 30.48 cm (19 1/2 x 10 1/4 x 12 in.) Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 1984.746

#animals in art #cat #cats in art #sculpture #bronze #metalwork #decorative arts #20th century art #1930s #modern art #American art #Museum of Fine Arts Boston #animal holiday #International Cat Day

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oncanvas · 4 months

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Pie Counter, Wayne Thiebaud, 1963

Oil on canvas 29 13/16 x 35 15/16 in. (75.7 x 91.3 cm) Whitney Museum of American Art, New York City, NY, USA

#art #painting #wayne thiebaud #modern art #contemporary art #pop art #20th century art #1960s #still life #20th century #oil #smithsonian american art museum #american #100 notes #250 notes

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abnormes · 3 days

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the other side by dean cornwell (1918)

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