The Baltimore Museum of Art – newly renovated and looking great
The Baltimore Museum of Art has just emerged from a multi-year $28 million dollar renovation process. This august institution – it turned one hundred last year – looks great. More space, more light – and more art on view.
The Merrick Entrance, closed f or over thirty years, has been reopened. It leads directly into the beautiful Fox Court:
Here are some of my favorite works from their collection:
Master of the View of St. Gudule?
A bonus on this fine autumn day was the sighting of the Harper Dairy, located at the western edge of the museum’s grounds. (It is known there as the Spring House.) Robert Goodloe Harper, a lawyer and U.S. senator, was uncle to the Caton sisters, whose lives were so vividly portrayed in Jehanne Wake’s book Sisters of Fortune.
Another bonus of this visit was the companionship of my dear friend Robbie. We attended Goucher College all those years ago, and we’ve since been know as “the two Robertas.” An art lover like me, Robbie is soon to become a first time grandmother. It could not be happening to a sweeter, better person!
Roberta Irgens said,
November 21, 2015 at 9:23 pm
Thank you! I am very honored to be mentioned so thoughtfully and beautifully in your wonderful blog. And what a great day to boot!! I learned so much, as always, from you not just about books and art, but grandparenting as well!
Robbie, aka “the other Roberta” 🙂
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