A myriad of glitches during our recent aborted Romance of the Rhine river cruise resulted in an an unexpected side trip to Amsterdam. Not wanting to spend the day, yet again, on a long boring bus ride after the boat broke down, Dave and I threw up our hands in protest, got directions to the train station, and bought 2 tickets for the Fast Train to … [Read more...] about The People’s Museum
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Hals vs. Rembrandt
The Company of Captain Reinier Reael and Lieutenant Cornelis Michielsz Blaeuw, Amsterdam. 82 inches by 168 inches, 1582, Frans Hals. Across the Rijksmuseum's gallery from The Night Watch is another huge militia style painting by Frans Hals, shown above, that, to my taste, is not nearly as captivating as Rembrandt's. Hals work does not … [Read more...] about Hals vs. Rembrandt
Cupid’s Arrow
Cupid's Arrow 10x9 Oil on Linen © Margret E. Short 2009, OPA. AWA Rental Sales Gallery, Spring Exhibit … [Read more...] about Cupid’s Arrow
Alchemy’s Enigma
Alchemy's Enigma 12x12 Oil on Linen © Margret E. Short 2009, OPA. AWA Rental Sales Gallery, Spring Exhibit … [Read more...] about Alchemy’s Enigma
Galerie Gabrie, Press Release
For Immediate Release Jasminka Gabrie, March 1, 201 Galerie Gabrie 597 East Green St. Pasadena, California Lessons from the Pharaoh's Tomb, Part Two How often do we visit a museum or historic exhibition, gaze and marvel at the beauty, skill and talent of the artists work and … [Read more...] about Galerie Gabrie, Press Release
Festival of Opet
Festival of Opet ©Margret E. Short, OPA, AWA 30x30 Oil on Linen Lessons from the Pharaoh's Tomb, Part Two Each year in Ancient Egypt, a magnificent event took place which was a most enduring spectacle called The Festival of Opet in Thebes the present day Luxor. The Pharaoh and his queen led a … [Read more...] about Festival of Opet