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From the Collection–Duyckinck’s Jacomina Winkler (and her crabby dog!)

Posted on May 23, 2012 by

Summer traditionally ends with dog days. You know those hot, listless, airless spans in August that have people dreaming of thunderstorms and cold fronts. But why not begin summer with a thought about dogs? This is not hard for me, … Continue reading →

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From the Chipstone Collection–Staffordshire Teapots

Posted on November 1, 2011 by

Chances are that you own a teapot. What does your teapot look like? It’s probably globular in form and might have some decoration applied to it. The Museum has on view a variety of teapots, including two that I find … Continue reading →

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From the Collection–Miss Frances Lee by Francis Cotes

Posted on April 19, 2011 by

The Milwaukee Art Museum has in its collection a beautiful portrait by Francis Cotes, one of the highlights of the Museum’s Gallery of 18th century English and Italian Works (gallery #7, main level). Cotes’ story is an interesting one.  Francis … Continue reading →

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