tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post3752612215654777860..comments2024-01-21T03:26:23.301-05:00Comments on Musings: An Afternoon in the National Gallerysagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17499891950639742366noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-56600874901813578622017-03-25T19:42:02.002-04:002017-03-25T19:42:02.002-04:00Thanks for sharing your visit with us. Glad you ha...Thanks for sharing your visit with us. Glad you had time to soak up some of the artwork. Always a lot to take in at any museum and the National Gallery looks like it has amazing pieces. I like that art always makes me think- and not always in a way I expect.<br /><br />Your train trip sounds like fun too. I have never eaten a meal on a train! <br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-89403592992975065122017-03-20T19:12:50.587-04:002017-03-20T19:12:50.587-04:00I cried the first time I encountered "The Jou...I cried the first time I encountered "The Journey of Life" series. The Youth painting in particular touches on something so primal, so true, and seeing it transported me back to a time when the shimmering castle on the horizon seemed just within reach. Remarkably powerful work of art.BrightenedBoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04140255969796496082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-51505846263608590322017-03-20T15:44:12.596-04:002017-03-20T15:44:12.596-04:00Those paintings are stunning. I like searching for...Those paintings are stunning. I like searching for the angel in each one. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-29301750566924181232017-03-20T12:18:01.855-04:002017-03-20T12:18:01.855-04:00The Hudson River School's landscapes are alway...The Hudson River School's landscapes are always awe inspiring. One of my favorite painters is Thomas Cole. I almost feel as if I could hike his mountains. You had a wonderful day among some beautiful art.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-39811619081683674532017-03-20T00:40:22.768-04:002017-03-20T00:40:22.768-04:00The paintings are beautiful! I love to stroll thr...The paintings are beautiful! I love to stroll through art galleries. Thank you so much for sharing.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12692170857496442623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-50106384281934300292017-03-19T16:54:29.207-04:002017-03-19T16:54:29.207-04:00One of my favorite places in the world! I've b...One of my favorite places in the world! I've been through it many, many times. The last time I went to the American Folk Life Festival with my sister and her husband, it was over 100 degrees. She suggested I go to the National Gallery to cool off while they walked around outside. I didn't need to be pushed - off I went. :) <br /><br />My favorite story about the National Gallery: On one visit, I asked a docent the best way to get to the modern art gallery - he pointed me to a stairway that would take me to a tunnel to the other side, saying, "Don't take the lift or you'll miss Salvadore Dali!" (He had a British accent.) Sure enough - Dali's painting of The Last Supper is in the stairwell. It's amazing (and enormous.) Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13984802196897920610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-18575182914466122852017-03-19T14:32:07.257-04:002017-03-19T14:32:07.257-04:00El Rio de Lux is amazing. I love the way the light...El Rio de Lux is amazing. I love the way the light shines in on the water. What a fun trip!mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-34968558224197633102017-03-19T12:30:10.254-04:002017-03-19T12:30:10.254-04:00I need to visit--I have spent time in the Scottish...I need to visit--I have spent time in the Scottish National Gallery in Edinburgh and it was delightful. sagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17499891950639742366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-88118014622108874012017-03-19T07:04:57.230-04:002017-03-19T07:04:57.230-04:00What an surprising blog!Iam very happy to see and ...What an surprising blog!Iam very happy to see and read your storie..Beautiful oilpaintings..but I also love the first one of the railway station..so true in the age we are living in..I will come back and read more of your travels and wonderful exhibitions<br /><br />Greetings from far up in the North<br /><br />AnitaAnitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16296393166114580709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-87941487695119741352017-03-18T20:01:25.403-04:002017-03-18T20:01:25.403-04:00:):)^.^https://www.blogger.com/profile/17422876955246850636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-22061499622567771862017-03-18T19:13:13.060-04:002017-03-18T19:13:13.060-04:00Art galleries are such good places to visit.
We h...Art galleries are such good places to visit.<br /><br />We have the National Gallery in London, which is great ... but even the smaller galleries can provide many hours of enjoyment. <br /><br />I'm glad you were able to share some of the paintings you saw. <br /><br />All the best JanLowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-22625785516533760832017-03-18T18:22:19.229-04:002017-03-18T18:22:19.229-04:00I spent the afternoon sailing--good wind, four gre...I spent the afternoon sailing--good wind, four great races, but we just couldn't beat this one boat and ended up with 3 seconds and a fourth (which was because our spinnaker went into the water as we were dousing it and our boat which was in first place, was passed by three boats during our recovery). sagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17499891950639742366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-45922949390435346732017-03-18T18:10:09.534-04:002017-03-18T18:10:09.534-04:00... and maybe pics of whales and dolphins frolicki...... and maybe pics of whales and dolphins frolicking ? ... :D^.^https://www.blogger.com/profile/17422876955246850636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-36399954527855162612017-03-18T18:08:45.492-04:002017-03-18T18:08:45.492-04:00Thanx 4 showing me around your travels and impress...Thanx 4 showing me around your travels and impressions, friend Sage ... but now that we did that ... maybe sum more boating and ocean/ river travel pics are 2 come soon ? Excellent post though ... smiles ... Love, cat.^.^https://www.blogger.com/profile/17422876955246850636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-80759248552457146092017-03-18T17:59:16.494-04:002017-03-18T17:59:16.494-04:00Great paintings. Our National Gallery is also one ...Great paintings. Our National Gallery is also one of my favourite places in London.<br /><br />Greetings from London.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-86883807783273199932017-03-18T17:31:41.672-04:002017-03-18T17:31:41.672-04:00It takes great patience and talent to paint like t...It takes great patience and talent to paint like that. I've dabbled a bit with oils, water color and acrylic. What I'm most impressed by is how these artists depict light. It's gorgeous. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-82857104677750890672017-03-18T16:42:54.400-04:002017-03-18T16:42:54.400-04:00I've never visited the National Gallery but it...I've never visited the National Gallery but it looks amazing. I love the photos you picked for this post!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15560174541687304565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-53392772575409574402017-03-18T16:31:49.111-04:002017-03-18T16:31:49.111-04:00I've never been to the National Gallery, but I...I've never been to the National Gallery, but I hope to visit it someday. I would also like to leave this world the way Inness did.Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03865193802444007545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-47913159625028683942017-03-18T12:47:31.894-04:002017-03-18T12:47:31.894-04:00I used to watch Bob Ross on tv when he would paint...I used to watch Bob Ross on tv when he would paint and do tutorials. He was so much fun to watch. Those paintings are wonderful, love the pictures.Mary Kirklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991095291522043588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-24177229472076428242017-03-18T09:03:10.717-04:002017-03-18T09:03:10.717-04:00The National Gallery is, truly, a national treasur...The National Gallery is, truly, a national treasure. Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15978016568840318921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-26240040128122151472017-03-17T20:00:53.120-04:002017-03-17T20:00:53.120-04:00Well, now... that just adds another museum that I&...Well, now... that just adds another museum that I'd like to visit someday. <br /><br />As for Inness - what a way to go! it might even beat "go to sleep and never wake up". Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859017153454691633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-77539586980673055842017-03-17T19:33:51.577-04:002017-03-17T19:33:51.577-04:00Perhaps they are the journey of a death. Where he ...Perhaps they are the journey of a death. Where he is mixing the Classical tradition of the Styx with the guidance of the Christian angels in the stead of Charon. Again perhaps the commissioner of the images lost a number of children at various times of their lives. Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09442327549417743472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-16539595742785965732017-03-17T18:47:53.230-04:002017-03-17T18:47:53.230-04:00You make such an interesting point about Cole'...You make such an interesting point about Cole's four paintings and the lack of community. Beautiful paintings, though. Jenny Baranickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01279021611332864848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-82422584392525079602017-03-17T18:05:42.654-04:002017-03-17T18:05:42.654-04:00beautiful paintings !beautiful paintings !Gloria Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055543111865966546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9454941.post-76871920071010611122017-03-17T17:27:33.447-04:002017-03-17T17:27:33.447-04:00Although I appreciate all art, I really enjoy mode...Although I appreciate all art, I really enjoy modern art the most. I really enjoy museums that have an artist in residence who is working on the art piece as we watch him. It fascinates me to see how they work.Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13214319366049620074noreply@blogger.com