Friday, May 5, 2023

From One Style Into Another

 Venus Plucking The Wings Of Cupid is a bronze sculpture by Massimiliano Soldani, dating to 1715-20, depicting the story of mythology, with the goddess uncharacteristically angry.


One last look at this wide space.


Going back and finding a side corridor, I made my way to the other end of the closed off space. Here we find works by Gustav Klimt. Two of them are on extended loan to the Gallery (no pictures allowed, more's the pity). This one is from the permanent collection. Hope I is from 1903, made all the more poignant when you know the artist's infant son had died the year before.


Van Gogh painted Vase With Zinnias And Geraniums in 1886.


Vilhelm Hammershoi was a Danish Impressionist, and this painting is a recent acquisition. Sunshine In The Drawing Room dates to 1910.


And today I finish off with a work by the greatest of the Impressionists. Monet painted Rough Sea in 1881.

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40 comments:

  1. roentareMay 5, 2023 at 12:57 AM

    I could not look away from that painting with the pregnant woman

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  2. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"May 5, 2023 at 1:42 AM

    Such a wide variety of styles and subject matter.

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  3. Nancy ChanMay 5, 2023 at 1:55 AM

    Interesting exhibits. Happy weekend.

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  4. Iris FlaviaMay 5, 2023 at 2:51 AM

    Impressive art again. Wonder how long the pregnant woman had to stand still? We made such sketches and our time-limit was 60-90 seconds... Certainly the outcome was very much different. But better for the woman.

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  5. Jan K. alias AfanjaMay 5, 2023 at 4:28 AM

    I like the last three paintings.

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  6. eileeninmdMay 5, 2023 at 6:00 AM

    Lovely exhibit, the last Rough Sea is a favorite. Take care, have a happy weekend!

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  7. David M. Gascoigne,May 5, 2023 at 6:51 AM

    Thought provoking, which is what a good gallery should be.

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  8. VENTANA DE FOTOMay 5, 2023 at 7:08 AM

    Buenos cuadros en esta hermosa galería.
    Feliz fin de semana.

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  9. TomMay 5, 2023 at 7:21 AM

    ...quite a mix!!!

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  10. BarwitzkiMay 5, 2023 at 8:03 AM

    Thanks for the motivation... I have to go... I have to go to the gallery... the Old Masters of Dresden, the art treasures of the Elector of Saxony and King of Poland Augustus the Strong - and his sons... the heyday of this city and the cornerstone of the art collections... Thanks for your photos, it's a delight to see.
    I am happy and thank you. Many greetings to you.

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  11. Barbara RogersMay 5, 2023 at 8:10 AM

    I'm glad you got to view the Klimt paintings on loan, and I'm sorry no photos were allowed, sigh. The one in their permanent collection is beautiful and sad at the same time. Poignant is indeed the word.

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  12. Marie SmithMay 5, 2023 at 8:31 AM

    Love these! Thank you, William!

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  13. RedPatMay 5, 2023 at 9:27 AM

    You made me realize that I must get out to the AGO. Haven't been since before the pandemic.

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  14. AnvilcloudMay 5, 2023 at 11:28 AM

    Catching up a bit. I’ve been AWOL for a few days.

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  15. carol l mckennaMay 5, 2023 at 1:16 PM

    Delightful series of varied art works ~

    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  16. BillMay 5, 2023 at 2:16 PM

    More beautiful art to see and enjoy. Thank you, William.

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  17. Tanya BreeseMay 5, 2023 at 10:59 PM

    What a beautiful space…Hope 1 is heavy

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  18. CloudiaMay 6, 2023 at 3:31 AM

    I love Monet's rough sea.

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  19. DeniseinVAMay 6, 2023 at 9:38 AM

    You do an amazing job on taking photos of these masterpieces William.

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  20. GemelMay 9, 2023 at 3:52 AM

    Difficult to pick a favourite here.

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