Tag Archives: Christmas

From the Collection– “Meissen in Winter” by Ernst Ferdinand Oehme

Posted on December 19, 2012 by

Speaking of the holidays, one of my favorite paintings in the Museum Collection is Meissen in Winter by German artist Ernst Ferdinand Oehme. Oehme (pronounced EHR-ma) shows us a snowy street in the German town, with the church tower silhouetted … Continue reading →

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A Beautiful Friendship: The Museum Store Welcomes Milwaukee Artist Chrisanne Robertson

Posted on January 18, 2012 by

This winter, the Art Museum Store has had the good fortune to forge a new and wonderful relationship with an exciting Milwaukee artist, Chrisanne Robertson. Chrisanne worked closely with our Product Development lead, Julia Jackson (you can read my previous … Continue reading →

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From the Collection–Neapolitan crèche (Nativity scene)

Posted on December 5, 2011 by

[Again for the 2011 holiday season, the Milwaukee Art Museum is thrilled to display the beloved Neopolitan crèche. Visit the Museum soon to enjoy this tradition with your family--the Nativity Scene will be on view through January 2012. Re-posted below … Continue reading →

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From Museum Storage–Elihu Vedder’s “Star of Bethlehem”

Posted on December 1, 2011 by

Thanksgiving has come and gone and you know what that means – the “holiday” season is officially upon us! If you hadn’t already experienced  red and green decorations and Christmas music vying for your attention in October before your pumpkin … Continue reading →

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