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Russ’ first new art blog of 2009: The Captive

Russ’ first new art blog of 2009: The Captive

It's been awhile since I've written an art blog, which I've done off and on for a few years. I usually discuss a piece of art, almost always one that I like myself, and give the world my thoughts on it.
Jan. 29, 2009
Russ’s Art Blog: Seeing it in real life – Pollice Verso

Russ’s Art Blog: Seeing it in real life – Pollice Verso

I don’t get to art museums and galleries enough, but it can really give you a different impression of a piece of art.  In this case, last week I was at the Phoenix Art Museum and saw the piece here, Pollice Verso (Thumbs Down) by Jean Leon Gerome (oil, 1872, 38″ x 59″). First off, […]
Mar. 5, 2008