A little taste of history one morsel at a time
The temperatures are rising and today on Museum Bites we’re staying cool with Robert Henri’s, The Beach Hat (1914). Painter, teacher, rebel, and champion of “art for life’s sake”, join me for a closer look at the life and work of this fascinating artist. First, let’s zoom in on the details…
Today on Museum Bites we’re wrapping ourselves in red with a tour through Jan van Eyck’s Portrait of a Man in a Red Chaperon (c1435-1438). At first glance this portrait may appear simple, but it is rich with detail. Join me as we peel back the layers of this fascinating piece to learn more about the art, the artist, and the man in the red chaperon.
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