Tag Archives: Mythology

From the Collection–Theseus by Jacques Lipchitz

Posted on June 23, 2015 by

Many of the artists featured in the special exhibition Van Gogh to Pollock: Modern Rebels, Masterworks from the Albright-Knox Art Gallery are also represented in the collection of the Milwaukee Art Museum. This is the first in a series of … Continue reading →

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From the Collection–Meissen Porcelain Manufactory, Two-Handled Urn

Posted on May 12, 2015 by

Last week, we looked an amazing example of large-scale Meissen porcelain sculpture.  This time, we’ll look at another beautiful work of Meissen, this two-handled urn. This sizable object has a great presence (it’s about a foot tall).  What immediately draws … Continue reading →

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Mythology at the Milwaukee Art Museum–Part 2

Posted on October 2, 2012 by

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 →

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