Virtual Visit to The Courtauld Gallery at Somerset House London

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Ahhh the unexpected.  There were so many places I wanted to see in London,  but it was great each day how we approached it.  We ended up going on the Red Double Decker bus every day.  And, we kept on passing the Somerset House on the river.  One day while passing by I googled it and found out it had a huge Impressionism collection.  I never heard of it before.  When we would pass by I could see it's beautiful architecture and huge courtyard.  This is when the postcards I collect come in handy.  I can match the postcards with the pictures on my computer, because sometimes the computer doesn't include the location for every picture.
I remember vividly taking this picture and what to include.  The decorative molding and color of this room was stunning.  The color of the walls with this painting were breathtaking.  The painting is called Vase of Flowers by Monet.  I love the colors and the fullness of the bouquet.  And, then the wall paintings with it, made for something I wanted to remember.  This museum included everything I love.
I love little cherubs from back in the Renaissance period especially Raphael's little cherubs.  And, I love the use of them in antique valentines.  So, I would have to say this is one of my top five Museums I have ever visited.  I love that I knew nothing about it.  I had no expectations and I still can't believe the amount of Impressionism I saw that day.  
As we start winding down from May, I will be winding down with my virtual visits.  I am feeling kind of sad.  The realization of the time going by and with the events on the news is getting the best of me.  I use this  as an escape and don't want to bring the negative in.  But, I just can't fight this feeling anymore.  I think I need to go to a nursery and look at flowers today or maybe Trader Joe's to bring home a bouquet.....at least I can still do that.

Quote of the day:  “I must have flowers, always, and always.”
“Color is my daylong obsession, joy, and torment.”
“Every day I discover
more and more
beautiful things.
It’s enough to drive one mad.
I have such a desire
to do everything,
my head is bursting with it."    Claude Monet

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