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Monday, July 29, 2013

Peachy at The Met: The Civil War and American Art May 27–September 2, 2013 Our Coverage Sponsored by Maine Woolens

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We absolutely love everything about patriotic art, and are thrilled at this spectacular must-see exhibition going on now at The Met in collaboration with the Smithsonian American Art Museum, whom we also adore (we also cover Washington DC).  We first posted on it here:
If you are also an American History major you are going to sprint to The Met pronto....
This exhibit is located in the Lehman gallery at the back of the museum past where the Christmas tree is when in season.  1852-1877 encompasses this era, which had no shortage of drama in America in all regards.  The advent of photography is of note, and we loved the 7th Regiment Encampment near Washington that had been exhibited in the Oval Office from 1976 to 1989.  We got a kick out of Chapman being known to relish being under fire while he was sketching...we're not sure we'd share that sentiment!  The second floor of this exhibit is even more beautiful and has some huge hits, both literally and figuratively, so do not think it's only down the stairs.   It has the landscapes of war, particularly the double rainbow featured in Rainy Season in the Tropics (1866).  A total must for everyone that loves America, The Civil War and American Art is the latest in The Met hit parade that we wouldn't miss! 








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