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Recently my friend, Carolyn, and I returned to the Metropolitan Museum of Art to see the Edward C. Moore Exhibition. As we learned from the Met, "Mr. Moore was the creative force behind the magnificent and inventive silver produced by Tiffany & Co. during the 2nd half of the 19th century."
"His is a tale of phenomenal artistry, ambition, innovation, and vision. In his drive to study and create beauty, Moore sought inspiration in diverse cultures and geographies."
"He amassed a vast collection of artworks from ancient Greece and Rome, Asia, Europe, and the Islamic world with the aim of educating and sparking creativity among artists and artisans in the United States, particularly those at Tiffany."
"He believed American design could be transformed through engagement with historical and international exemplars, and his collection not only revolutionized Tiffany's silver but also came to influence generations of artists and craftspeople."
Upon Moore's death in 1891, his family donated his collection of 2,000 objects and 500 books to the Met so they would be available to everyone. This exhibit presents 180 of the silver objects he created or that were created under his direction.
Before leaving the Met, Carolyn and I went up to visit a few VanGogh's. Everybody's favorite, the Impressionist gallery, is always a must-see at the museum!
On our way to the rooms, we took in other artists exhibited on the Met's 2nd floor. Extra points if you guess whooo?
Thanks, Carolyn, for giving me permission to publish your photos and for spending a lovely afternoon with me at the Met!🎨
Answers: 1) Frans Hals, 2) the great El Greco, and 3) Jacques-Louis David
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Crazy guy top left is by Frans Hals
ReplyDeleteCorrect, Barry. I would not have known. You're good!
DeleteWow, what beautiful silver Debbie. I have not heard of Moore, but I will look our for him now. So nice you went to the Met (I have only been there once and the Impressionist section was a dream come true). Of the last three paintings, I think the Christ with cross is El Greco, but no idea about the other two. Please tell us :))
ReplyDeleteYou are right, Trish, it is 2) El Greco! The other 2 are 1) Frans Hals, and 3) Jacques-Louis David — which I wouldn't have known either if not for a visit to the Met. We also saw Caravggio, Van Dyke and Rembrandt paintings which I think we all might have guessed.
DeleteThank you Debra. Now you have told me, I should have recognised the David (I learnt it at Art History University course). One forgets as years go by :)
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