29 juillet 2009

Sir Thomas Lawrence, PRA (1769-1830), John Philip Kemble as Cato, 1812, oil on canvas, 254 x 177.8 cm A portrait of the greatest English actor of the early 19th century by the greatest English portrait painter of his generation will find its permanent home in the National Portrait Gallery, in the heart of London’s theatre district, thanks to a sale negotiated by Joseph Friedman, an independent fine art agent and consultant. The portrait of John Philip Kemble (1757-1823) by Sir Thomas Lawrence PRA (1769-1830) was the last of... [Lire la suite]

La collection d’art asiatique de l’Institut représente 17 cultures asiatiques couvrant presque 5 000 ans d’histoire. Le Département des arts asiatiques a grandement bénéficié de généreux dons de collectionneurs avertis. Augustus L. Searle, Alfred F. Pillsbury, Richard P. Gale, Louis W. Hill, Jr., et Ruth et Bruce Dayton ont fait don de collections spécialisées de renommée internationale, dont des bronzes chinois anciens, des jades anciens postérieurs à la dynastie Sung, des céramiques monochromes chinoises, des peintures Ukiyo-e,... [Lire la suite]

Tattershall Castle is a unique, early brick castle keep. Built between 1434 - 46 by Ralph Cromwell, Lord Treasurer to Henry VI. LINCOLNSHIRE.- An exhibition marking the start of a new relationship between Arts Council England and the National Trust will take place at Tattershall Castle from 8 – 23 of August 2009. The new initiative is aimed at promoting contemporary art in historic properties. The 15th century medieval castle, owned by the National Trust, will be transformed into a spectacular contemporary art gallery.... [Lire la suite]

Jean de Marville; Claus Sluter; Claus de Werve. Tombeau de Philippe le Hardi. France (Bourgogne), 1384 - 1410 Sculpture, Albâtre : Doré, polychromé ; soubassement et dalle : marbre noir de Dinant ; pleurants : marbre de Vizille - Hauteur : 243 ; Longueur : 360 ; Profondeur : 254. Musée des Beaux-Arts de Dijon. CA 1416 et 1417 Attribution : Dijon, Conseil Général de la Côte-d'Or, 1827, CA 1416. Photographe : François JAY © Musée des Beaux-Arts de Dijon Des ambassadeurs du musée qui voyagent pendant les travaux. Quand les musées... [Lire la suite]

Utagawa Kunisada, Prince Mitssji Spying on the Go Players, 1849-50. Polycgrome ink on paper. Edo period. Given in memory of Joyce Campbell. Cantor Arts Center Collection. STANFORD, CA.- Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University announces the forth and final exhibition in the yearlong “Passion for Collecting” series, highlighting the museum's acquisitions from the past decade. The exhibition “From the Bronze Age of China to Japan's Floating World,” on view July 29-October 18, 2009, presents works from many eras and broad... [Lire la suite]

"C'est dans le travail d'une vie que réside la véritable séduction." [Pablo Picasso]