ADDED LATER: I just discovered from Irina's Moscow blog that yesterday was International Museum Day. I must remember it for next year! I try to do my bit to honour art, in all its forms. This is what Wikipedia said about the day:
The International Museum Day is a celebration that is held each year on or about 18 May. Each year, the Advisory Committee of the International Council of Museums (ICOM) defines a specific theme for International Museum Day.
| “ | The event provides the opportunity for museum professionals to meet the public and alert them to the challenges that museums face if they are to be — as in the ICOM definition of museums — 'an institution in the service of society and of its development'. |
The Matisse and the cathedral are wonderful pairings as is the woman with the daisies.
ReplyDeleteA great portrait of that art patron with her pink hat and green purse!
ReplyDeleteSmashing!
International Museum Day sounds like a great concept. Julie and I visit a lot of museums on our travels. It impresses me how much excellent art is held in museums in countries that people overlook because they are not considered major centers for art.
ReplyDeleteThat is the most wonderful hat!
ReplyDeleteWhat a treat spring time jacket she has!
ReplyDeletePink and green! I just love that hat.
ReplyDeleteNow that lady knows what to wear to this art show!
ReplyDeletede quel côté est le tableau ?
ReplyDeleteAnother of the Red Hat crowd?
ReplyDeleteI didn't know of Museum Day, but we celebrated it unknowingly at the Galleria Borghese, here in Rome.
ReplyDeleteThat's an amazing photo: stylish painting in period frame, timeless visitor/hat/floral jacket... Well caught.
ReplyDeleteChuckle. Like you, Kate, I think I log enough time in museums that I will be forgiven for having missed May 18.
ReplyDeleteLoving that look.
ReplyDeleteReally nice photo, Kate. The patron is in such a great position and colours work so well together. Bravo!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic capture, Kate! It's a great portrait and a great composition too.
ReplyDeleteLove the hat and the purse!!!
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