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From the Collection–The Martyrdom of St. Justina of Padua by Domenico Brusasorci
Images of women martyrs have always been popular in art. Their stories are ripe with dramatic moments that capture the imaginations of both artist and audience. The subject also offers examples of moral virtue. Images of martyrs could be used … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, Domenico Brusascorci, From the Collection, Italian art, Mannerism, matyrdom, Saints, St. Justina of Padua
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From the Collection–St. Nicholas Day by Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller
Today, in celebration of the holiday season, we’re going to discuss one of my favorite paintings in the collection. In St. Nicholas Day, painter Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller (1793–1865) shows an Austrian family celebrating the feast of St. Nicholas on December … Continue reading
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Tagged 19th Century Art, Christmas, Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller, From the Collection, genre, German Art, Holidays
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From the Collection—The Countess of Exeter by Cornelius Janssen van Ceulen
It’s always so exciting to get a painting out of storage! I’m happy to report that a lovely seventeenth century portrait is newly on view in the Renaissance galleries (Main Level S103). It has been carefully cleaned and looks marvelous.
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Tagged European art, european painting, From the Collection, portraits, Renaissance
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MAM Celebrates 150 Years of Frank Lloyd Wright–Part Two: The Potential of Plywood
Though world-renowned (and Wisconsin-born) architect Frank Lloyd Wright is perhaps best remembered for his work in the Prairie Style, this portion of his career was only the first chapter of a much longer story. And so, in honor of the … Continue reading
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Tagged architecture, Frank Lloyd Wright, Furniture, Interior design, Usonian House
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MAM Celebrates 150 Years of Frank Lloyd Wright–Part One: Presenting Prairie Style
This year marks a whopping 150 years since the birth of world-renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright. As institutions across the United States host specials exhibitions and events to mark the occasion, the Milwaukee Art Museum has particular reason to celebrate: … Continue reading
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Tagged architecture, Frank Lloyd Wright, Prairie Style, Taliesin, Wasmuth Portfolio
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