Category Archives: Art

These posts are about our art work.

Last Day in Paris

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Paul

Last night we celebrated our 27th wedding anniversary with JP. The three of us went to dinner at a neighborhood bistro, Le Chardenoux. This restaurant is now owned by famous French chef, Cyril Lignac. We enjoyed a delightful meal with … Continue reading →

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Montmartre

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Paul

Yesterday, Wednesday, we ventured to Montmartre. This is the historical home of artists, particularly those of more bohemian tastes and left wing politics. Names such as Dali, Modigliani, Picasso, Mondrian, Pisarro, Van Gogh, and Monet are whispered by the walls … Continue reading →

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The Pinacotheque and Petit Palais Museums

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Paul

It’s time to catch up on my posts. We have been busy during the day and in the evening by the time we have dinner and play 421 with JP it is too late to post. Today it is raining … Continue reading →

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l’Orangerie Museum and the Tuileries

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Paul

Yesterday we visited one of our favorite art collections in Paris at Musee l’Orangerie. This art amassed by artist and dealer Paul Guillaume consists of impressionist and post-impressionist paintings. There are a few new paintings each time we visit and dozens … Continue reading →

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A Day of Rest and Art

Posted on August 15, 2015 by Paul

Today we rested in the apartment and the neighborhood. It is a national holiday in France so many stores are closed. In the afternoon we took a walk around the neighborhood in the afternoon. A small nearby park has a … Continue reading →

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Musee d’Orsay

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Paul

Today we crossed town to the Musee d’Orsay. This is the art museum stuck in time between The Louvre (old art) and The Pompidou Centre (modern art). That pretty much leaves the 19th century for the Orsay. This is such … Continue reading →

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Return To The Tate

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Paul

Today we returned to The Tate Britain to view the 20th century rooms. It’s an interesting collection considering The Tate Modern is supposed to house modern works. When does modern begin? When does it end? As the Tate Modern collection … Continue reading →

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The V & A

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Paul

Yesterday we took a trip across the city to the V&A Museum. This is a catch-all for all things British and as one British mum was overheard to say to her family, “things we nicked from other people.” Dale Chihuly … Continue reading →

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The Wallace Collection and St. James Park

Posted on August 9, 2015 by Paul

Today we visited The Wallace Collection for the first time. This is a private art collection that was given to the nation at the end of the 19th century by the Wallace family. The family stopped collecting in the middle … Continue reading →

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The Tate Modern Museum

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Jean

As we visit museums this year I find my eye caught by much that was of less interest to me a few years ago. I still love the Impressionists / post-impressionists and old masters, but my appreciation for a wider … Continue reading →

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