Virtual Visit to the Phillips Collection

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While we are in Washington D.C., let's visit the Phillips Collection.   We went as a family in 2002.  The print of this painting has been hanging in my dining room since 1994.  When my children saw the genuine painting in person, it was like they saw a celebrity.  It was so fun to watch them really enjoy it.  
The next time my friends and I went, we saw The Boating Party, an exhibition in 2016.   An outstanding exhibition that was devoted to this painting and brought works by Renoir from all over the world to include.  When I saw these paintings of the dancers, I felt like I saw a rock star, too.  It is a tiny reproduction I have in my dining room, also.  The actual painting is huge and practically life size.
Love the detail of the dress, and the lines of the work curving up to the fan.  The expression on her face is full of love and joy.  What I really liked about this exhibition is depth of study of these works. Showing who the subjects of the painting were.  What they were wearing?  What paints were used? And the big question of how long did the actual subjects pose for the painting?


This museum is full of modern Art and the acquisition of this painting was on the top of Phillip's list. I liked the museum for it's size and that I didn't need to much time, to go through the whole museum. I highly recommend it, as there is nothing like seeing a Renoir in person.
Quote of the Day:  Dance like no one is watching, sing like no one is listening.  Love like you've never been hurt and live like it is heaven on earth   Mark Twain
Song of the Day:  Dancing in the Streets  Mick Jagger David Bowie


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