I am fascinated by the human beings urge to express themselves despite lack of canvas and colors.
The Tower of Babel, William Henry Jackson, after 1880, From the collection of: Denver Art Museum
This trigs my memory of the Denver outskirts. I visited Denver art museum in 1987. Notice the small person standing at the foot of "The tower of Babel." Vast landscape versus small living creatures. Fantastic.
Dedication to Nymphe, protectress of marriage., Sabouroff Painter, 455-440 BC, From the collection of: Acropolis Museum
11 years old my mother took me to Rhodos, Greece and I was fascinated my jars like this one. When I get married (again) I will see to it so a bath for the protection of the newly wed will be arranged.
George Washington, Gilbert Stuart, 1797, From the collection of: The White House
The history says that Washington during the inauguration ceremony appeared as silent and unapproachable, even arrogant. The legend says that this was caused by his dentures which did not fit. Teeth have at all times been a source of concern. Who knows maybe healthy teeth would have taken Washington further.
Separation, Edvard Munch, 1896, From the collection of: The Munch Museum, Oslo
This is a childhood memory. A copy hung on the wall in my parents bedroom. Luckily they never separated. Maybe because of the awareness of never to take each other for granted, and by looking at this picture every day, they were reminded of this fact.
Where There's a Will There's a Way (A way of Flying), Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes, circa 1815 - 1824, From the collection of: Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
Goya is fascinating. Love to see more. Saw the movie about the Spanish inquisition where Goya was played by the Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgård.
Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, Edward Lear, 1858 - 1859, From the collection of: The Israel Museum, Jerusalem
My friend Helen took me to Israel in 2006, and I got to experience the view from this picture with the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Old town. Jerusalem caught me, and I will for sure return.
Mask of Xiutecuhtli, god of fire, Unknown, 1325/1521, From the collection of: The Israel Museum, Jerusalem
Awareness of sparks is present in Jerusalem. No wonder; God is on fire.
Self-Portrait with Skeleton Arm, Edvard Munch, 1895, From the collection of: National Gallery Prague
Even in Prague they house Munch. Norway needs to find a more central place for his works. Lets build.
Anna Eleanor Roosevelt Roosevelt (Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt), Douglas Granville Chandor, 1949, From the collection of: The White House
She was described as a shy young lady who did not seek the public eye. Life with Roosevelt could not have been easy. He had a lengthy affair with Eleanors secretary who was with him when he died in 1945. Eleanor was a beloved first lady, respected for her political and social work. Look at the picture, and the illustration of her about to take off her ring...
The Circus No. 1, John Marin, 1952, From the collection of: The White House
Politics can be quite a circus.
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