29 juillet 2009

Sir Thomas Lawrence, PRA (1769-1830), John Philip Kemble as Cato, 1812, oil on canvas, 254 x 177.8 cm A portrait of the greatest English actor of the early 19th century by the greatest English portrait painter of his generation will find its permanent home in the National Portrait Gallery, in the heart of London’s theatre district, thanks to a sale negotiated by Joseph Friedman, an independent fine art agent and consultant. The portrait of John Philip Kemble (1757-1823) by Sir Thomas Lawrence PRA (1769-1830) was the last of... [Lire la suite]

China Ch'ing dynasty, The Studio of Gratifying Discourse, 1797. Architecture, Wood, ceramic tile stone, lacquer, tai-hu rocks. 216 x 226 x 528 in. (548.64 x 574.04 x 1341.12 cm) Minneapolis Institute of Arts. Gift of Ruth and Bruce Dayton, 98.61.2 ©The Minneapolis Institute of Arts. Photographe : Photography ©The Minneapolis Institute of Arts This library and its attached rock garden are from a large Ch'ing dynasty residence located in the West Tung-t'ing Hills district of Lake T'ai in the village of Tang-li. A commemorative... [Lire la suite]

Chang Ch'eng-lung, active late 16th-early 17th century. Towering Mountains and Fantastic Waterfalls. China, Asia, 16th-17th century, c. 1600 . Ink and colors on silk, 73 7/8 x 24 7/16 in. (187.64 x 62.07 cm) (image) 113 13/16 x 31 7/8 in. (289.08 x 80.96 cm) (without roller) Minneapolis Institute of Arts. Gift of Ruth and Bruce Dayton, 2008.26.2 Cheng Hsieh (Artist). Bamboo and Rocks. China, Ch'ing dynasty, c.1760. Peinture, Ink on paper, 67 7/8 x 39 1/8 in. (172.4 x 99.38 cm) (image) Minneapolis Institute of Arts. Gift of... [Lire la suite]

China 14th century, Blue-and-White Dish. Ceramic, Porcelain with molded and underglaze blue decor, Ching-te-chen ware, 2 5/8 x 16 5/16 x 16 5/16 in. (6.67 x 41.43 x 41.43 cm) Minneapolis Institute of Arts. The John R. Van Derlip Fund and Gift of the Director's Tour, 87.62 ©The Minneapolis Institute of Arts. Photographe : Photography ©The Minneapolis Institute of Arts Imported Chinese blue-and-white strongly influenced Middle Eastern ceramic traditions. This magnificent plate was produced in the great ceramic town of... [Lire la suite]

China 13th century. Round Covered Box. Lacquer, Carved red and yellow lacquer (t'i hung) 1 3/4 x 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. (4.4 x 16.5 x 16.5 cm) Minneapolis Institute of Arts. Gift of Ruth and Bruce Dayton, 2001.73.1a,b ©The Minneapolis Institute of Arts. Photographe : Photography ©The Minneapolis Institute of Arts The slightly domed lid of this shallow bowl is densely carved with two parakeets flying amongst flowering camellias, gardenias, and chrysanthemums. The box is embellished with a single flower each of tree peony, gardenia,... [Lire la suite]

China Northern Chou dynasty, Avalokitesvara, 571. Sculpture, Black marble with traces of pigments and gilding. 76 in. (193.04 cm) Minneapolis Institute of Arts. The William Hood Dunwoody Fund, 18.5 ©The Minneapolis Institute of Arts. Photographe : Photography ©The Minneapolis Institute of Arts Next to the Buddha, the most popular of all Buddhist deities is Kuan-yin, commonly called the Bodhisattva of Compassion. Due to its Indian origin, early Kuan-yin images were represented as Gandharan princes sumptuously dressed in dhotis... [Lire la suite]

China late 14th-13th century B.C. Owl-Shaped Tsun (Ritual Wine Vessel). Metalwork, Bronze, 12 1/2 x 8 1/4 in. (31.75 x 20.96 cm) Minneapolis Institute of Arts. Bequest of Alfred F. Pillsbury, 50.46.116 ©The Minneapolis Institute of Arts. Photographe : Photography ©The Minneapolis Institute of Arts Vessels made in animal form constitute virtually the only bronze sculpture known from the Shang period. Besides this well-known version of an owl, rare examples of quadrupeds including buffalo, boar, rhinoceros, elephant and ram have... [Lire la suite]

Tattershall Castle is a unique, early brick castle keep. Built between 1434 - 46 by Ralph Cromwell, Lord Treasurer to Henry VI. LINCOLNSHIRE.- An exhibition marking the start of a new relationship between Arts Council England and the National Trust will take place at Tattershall Castle from 8 – 23 of August 2009. The new initiative is aimed at promoting contemporary art in historic properties. The 15th century medieval castle, owned by the National Trust, will be transformed into a spectacular contemporary art gallery.... [Lire la suite]

Jean de Marville; Claus Sluter; Claus de Werve. Tombeau de Philippe le Hardi. France (Bourgogne), 1384 - 1410 Sculpture, Albâtre : Doré, polychromé ; soubassement et dalle : marbre noir de Dinant ; pleurants : marbre de Vizille - Hauteur : 243 ; Longueur : 360 ; Profondeur : 254. Musée des Beaux-Arts de Dijon. CA 1416 et 1417 Attribution : Dijon, Conseil Général de la Côte-d'Or, 1827, CA 1416. Photographe : François JAY © Musée des Beaux-Arts de Dijon Des ambassadeurs du musée qui voyagent pendant les travaux. Quand les musées... [Lire la suite]