Sunday, September 25, 2016

Fantastic Exhibit



Because this exhibit of 39 paintings from a private collection was so impressive, I went to the Minneapolis Museum of Art twice to see them. These extraordinary paintings drew large crowds until it ended on September 18. The painting above appealed to me because it reminds me of my childhood birthplace in Door County, Wisconsin with the water, sailboat and dwelling on a high promontory overlooking the lake.

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  1. Judy9:58 AM

    I don't blame you for going back twice! What a beautiful painting.

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  2. Taken For Granted10:11 AM

    Thank you for the tip on this exhibit. Will check it out if we get to Minneapolis in the next few weeks. BTW, Door County doesn't have hills that high, but it does have the water and sailboats.

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    1. Kate11:20 AM

      Incidentally, the exhibit ended on September 18!

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    2. Kate11:37 AM

      I grew up in Door County and know that there are no sizeable hills there, altho there are some. I described the painting that REMINDS me of my birthplace and where I spent hours during my lifetime on the Lake Michigan side that does have small promontories in secluded places.

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    3. Taken For Granted2:07 PM

      Hi Kate, my e-mail is: <1605jeff@gmail.com> Sorry about not having it in my profile. I should add it. My wife is from Manitowoc, WI, and we have spent time in Door County. Mostly I know the bay side better than the lake side. It is usually warmer. Sorry I missed the Monet exhibit. I always like seeing his paintings. The Chicago Art Institute has a collection of them.

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  3. Bill10:42 AM

    What a beautiful painting. I love the house overlooking the water, so peaceful looking.

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  4. AsAeenBySusan10:56 AM

    A Claude Monet, no less. How wonderful to see.

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  5. Catalyst6:23 PM

    I love that painting! But I can assure you I couldn't afford it, if it were for sale.

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  6. Jack7:02 PM

    Paul Allen. No wonder. At least he is spending part of his immense wealth on fine art.

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  7. biebkriebels4:26 AM

    Can imagine lots of people would love tho see this exhibition!

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  8. William Kendall5:02 PM

    I always love to see a Monet!

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  9. Kay10:07 PM

    It's always nice to see an exhibition like this more than once. It's too easy to get over saturated and not take it all in. This one looks like it's worth repeated viewings. Too bad it closed on you.

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