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Mythology at the Milwaukee Art Museum–Part 2
In my August post for the Museum’s blog, Mythology at the Milwaukee Art Museum-Part 1, I focused on some great examples of Classical mythological figures in the Museum’s Collection—hopefully with the result that you will be able to identify those … Continue reading
From the Collection–Hiram Powers’ “Proserpine”
–Or, I Can’t Believe I Ate (Almost) The Whole Thing! In the Museum’s American Collection galleries, in the Lower Level of the Kahler Building, you will find a sculptural bust of a very pretty young woman. Carved out of gorgeous … Continue reading
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Tagged 19th Century Art, American Art, From the Collection, Hiram Powers, Mythology, Proserpine
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