Topic: John Singer Sargent

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Music in the air

by Doctor Science Wednesday evening we did something I haven't done for decades: listened to world-class live music with no electronic component...

History Class with David McCullough

Listeners love a good history book recommendation, but it's not every day we devote a whole podcast to one work - and interview the author while...

Ten Best Gardens to Visit with Mom

Marybeth Bond, author of the National Geographic books Best Girlfriend Getaways Worldwide and 50 Best Girlfriend Getaways in North America...
He's sweet on Barbie. Munch on a limited-edition Barbie-themed cupcake in honor of the Ken doll's 50th anniversary. The vanilla and chocolate...

Boston's fine art museum unveils major new wing

BOSTON (Reuters) - When redecorating his home some years ago, financier Henry Kravis sold a painting by John Singer Sargent to the Museum of Fine Art in Boston.The painting -- "Charles Stewart Sixth Marquess of Londonderry, Carrying the Great Sword of State at ...
When you are think of world class art museums the Nelson Atkins probably doesn't automatically come to mind. That is really a shame because it is indeed a world class museum located in of all cities Kansas City , MO. No matter ...
You know the pat answer, " Of course most people believe that the great masters create great art. Who could argue that a piece by Peter Paul Rubens was not great art. Once I had the opportunity to see a John Singer Sargent ...
Isabella Stewart Gardner was a woman who knew what she liked and she became one of the foremost art collectors of her time. She befriended great artists such as John Singer Sargent who painted her several times. Before you begin to tour ...
I wasn?t sure exactly what to expect at the Renwick Gallery , I had no expected to visit so I had done no research. There is majesty here, a respect for a formidable enemy and a great sadness as well for the ...