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Perfume of Frangipani, Christmas Trees on the National Mall

One season said farewell, another said “see you soon”

Nov 14

Perfume of Frangipani, Christmas Trees on the National Mall

Nov 14

Bitter Trade Wars, Quiet Domestic Scene

Centuries of fights among European and Asian nations and cultures underpin Paxton’s tranquil tribute to Vermeer

Sep 7

Bitter Trade Wars, Quiet Domestic Scene

Sep 7

Lil Jon and the Tilted News Cycle

What I’m missing in my media feeds — and what I’d like to miss

Aug 30

Lil Jon and the Tilted News Cycle

Aug 30

Cassatt : More Than Merely Pretty

Familiarity with the painter’s elegant work makes it too easy to overlook her skill, determination and even grit.

Aug 25

Cassatt : More Than Merely Pretty

Aug 25

Almost and Actual Saudade

Understanding a tender Portuguese word for remembrance via memories of an Irish grandmother and an Afro-Brazilian orisha

Aug 15

Almost and Actual Saudade

Aug 15

Subways and Civilization

A New Deal painting honors a triumph of democracy

Aug 9

Subways and Civilization

Aug 9

Cat Gentleman, Cat Lady

Cecilia Beaux told us much about the people in her portraits by honoring them with cats

Aug 3

Cat Gentleman, Cat Lady

Aug 3

Mark Twain on Living in The Moment

.."take first rate care of one’s present… leave the future to take care of itself…” Twain wrote in an 1881 letter

Jul 22

Mark Twain on Living in The Moment

Jul 22

Iconic Sadie Irvine of New Orleans

The artist’s "treescapes” with Spanish moss and moonlight define the look of Newcomb pottery

Jul 21

Iconic Sadie Irvine of New Orleans

Jul 21

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The Paintings of Charles Ethan Porter — Breathtaking Realism in an Age of Imagination

The talented 19th-century painter from Connecticut who took a big gamble to perfect his craft

Jul 17

The Paintings of Charles Ethan Porter — Breathtaking Realism in an Age of Imagination

Jul 17

Kerry Dooley Young

Kerry Dooley Young

D.C.-based journalist who travels for fun. Has eaten in more than 60 countries. Writes about paintings, architecture, museums, food, cities and democracy.

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