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Author Archives: Heather Winter
The ‘American Engineer’, My ‘Big Chief’… Frank Lloyd Wright
As we approach the opening of Frank Lloyd Wright: Organic Architecture for the 21st Century (February 12–May 15, 2011) this is the perfect opportunity to highlight one of the library’s most interesting volumes: a first edition of Frank Lloyd Wright: … Continue reading
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Tagged Dankmar Adler, Frank Lloyd Wright, Library/Archives, Louis Sullivan, Taliesin
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How did the Milwaukee Art Institute acquire Edmund Tarbell’s “Three Sisters – A Study in June Sunlight”, 1890?
Edmund Charles Tarbell (1862 – 1938), the famed American Impressionist painter, completed Three Sisters – A Study in June Sunlight in 1890. The painting, having stirred excitement and debate in the art world from its first appearance, was acquired not … Continue reading
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“How much is that Braque in the window?”
In response to a recent research request, I stumbled upon a Milwaukee Journal article titled “How Much Is That Braque in the Window?” Who could resist a title like that? I had to read on. The article, dated January 4, … Continue reading
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Tagged 20th century art, Bradley Collection, Georges Braque, Library/Archives
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Celebrating Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
In honor of the upcoming celebration for Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), I thought I’d share with you one of my favorite rare books in the Museum’s Collection, the Monografía: Las Obras de José Guadalupe Posada, Grabador … Continue reading
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Tagged Día de los Muertos, José Guadalupe Posada, Library/Archives
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From the Library and the Archives
Everyone knows what a library is. But did you know that most art museums have their own libraries? And they’re not just for Museum staff–they’re for anyone and everyone who is interested in looking at anything from an exhibition catalogue … Continue reading
