I love how certain pieces of artwork can capture a single moment yet a lifetime of emotion at the same time
(via jaded-mandarin)
Figure study by Herbert Draper (1863-1920)
“The best thing, though, in that museum was that everything always stayed right where it was. Nobody’d move. You could go there a hundred thousand times, and that Eskimo would still be just finished catching those two fish, the birds would still be on their way south, the deers would still be drinking out of that water hole, with their pretty antlers and they’re pretty, skinny legs, and that squaw with the naked bosom would still be weaving that same blanket. Nobody’s be different. The only thing that would be different would be you.”
- J.D. Salinger, The Catcher in the Rye
This is exactly why I love museums so much. Art has been one of the only reliable and fulfilling constants in my life. Plus, J.D. Salinger is just a genius.
absolutely stunning
1579 Infanta Isabella Clara Eugenia by Alonso Sánchez Coello (Colección Real/Prado) detail.
Edgar Degas, Three Dancers I CANNOT WAIT for the Degas Dancers exhibit at The Phillips Collection in DC. It will be here October 1st through January 8th. Even though entrance is not free, as it is at many other museums in DC, I plan on going more than once. ***KEEP IN MIND: if you go within the last half an hour before close, entrance is free (I’ve done this before and returned at least two or three times so that I’m able to see the entire exhibit but not pay. What can I say, I’m a cheap student looking for my art fix!)
Paul Gauguin, Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going?, 1897
One of my favorite large-canvas pieces at the MFA Boston. I took this photo myself, and it is a frequent favorite for my desktop background. I strongly encourage you to look up the history and message behind this painting. It’s quite an impressive piece of artwork. But all analysis aside, the painting is magnificent even without the contextual knowledge with it’s brilliant turquoise and golden yellow hues.
No matter your affiliation, creed, or philosophy, and regardless of whether or not you believe in God or a higher power, please take a moment of your day to pray. Reflect on all you have to be thankful for. Now make sure you don’t forget those thoughts tomorrow or the next day. I know I haven’t done enough to show my appreciation for all that I have, and it shouldn’t have to take the anniversary of a tragedy to do so. Count your blessings, and always end your phone calls with “I love you.”
Diego Rodriguez de Silva y Velazquez, The Immaculate Conception, 1599-1600
I normally don’t like posting religious art, but I just love this piece. It sits on my wall right next to my bed. I don’t consider myself a religious person, but I just find so much beauty in this painting, from the tones and color to her hands and face, and the clouds in the background.
Unfortunately, the online image does not give Velazquez justice. When I saw this panting in Boston, I stood in front of it for at least 5 minutes and then had to return to it before I left the exhibit; I just find it so beautiful.
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