Mariano Fortuny y Marsal (1838 - 1874) was popular in the proto-Impressionist style. He had a large following and hung with other artists in Europe and the United States. This exhibit features his work as well pieces from William Merritt Chase, John Singer Sargent, James Tissot, and more. The painting were excellent, and it's worth pondering what more Fortuny could have done if he hadn't died from malaria at age 36.
Best way to be creative indeed. Sure could capture an image.
ReplyDeletenifty work and potential
DeleteNot a big impressionist fan but I know all of those works. Still cool to see them for real. (Or a real replica!)
ReplyDeletein person, they are pretty with depth. Worth looking at ( yes, dangling preposition)
DeleteLovely work. Interesting exhibit I'm sure.
ReplyDeletewe enjoyed it and had a great lunch in Dallas at a German restaurant. Multi-cultural day
DeleteSuch a talented man, lost at age 36. I love impressionism. This is wonderful.
ReplyDeletethen pop into Dallas and I'll show you around. Lots to see here and enjoy
DeleteI love, love, LOVE that you go to the museum so often. I've always been a museum slut, but I don't go nearly as often as I once did. (There was a small museum in Maryland that I visited so regularly, the mummies knew me by name...)
ReplyDeletethey keep changing their shows, so I have to see new stuff. It's fun!
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