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From the Collection—The Countess of Exeter by Cornelius Janssen van Ceulen

Posted on October 24, 2017 by

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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From the Collection–Miss Grace Ashburner by George Romney

Posted on August 1, 2017 by

What do you notice first about Miss Grace Ashburner? Maybe her porcelain-white skin highlighted by pink cheeks? Her fashionably powered hair decorated by a shiny blue ribbon? Or maybe her smart green coat with bright brass buttons? This portrait of … Continue reading →

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From the Collection–Roman Portrait of a Man

Posted on July 14, 2015 by

Walk into any home today and you’re likely to see photographs of people.  Carefully posed family portraits, snapshots from vacation, and, of course, selfies surround us in our homes.  People have an almost innate desire to capture the faces of … Continue reading →

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From the Collection–Margaret, Lady Tufton by Anthony Van Dyck and Studio

Posted on February 22, 2013 by

Recently brought out of the vault for display in Gallery #5 is a portrait of Margaret, Lady Tufton (1636-1687).  A beauty of the English court, she was the granddaughter of Edward, 1st Baron Wotton, a diplomat and court official for … Continue reading →

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