Twin Cities

I just returned from the Twin Cites. While I was there, I went to a few galleries and took in my first visit to The Minneapolis Institute of Art. Although I love visiting The Walker Art Center, in recent weeks, my visual interests have returned to classical work.

I love the modern voice in today's paintings, but I often find a stronger visual lesson in work that is well over one hundred years old. Especially when it comes to the use of color. The palettes painters used before paint was drawn from tubes was far more custom and intriguing.

Before this Tuesday, I only had the opportunity to view this painting in print. To see the original in person is breathtaking.


The Carpet Merchant
Jean-Léon Gérôme, 1887