Saturday, February 19, 2011

Wadsworth Atheneum

The Wadsworth Atheneum is Hartford's principal art museum.  Currently most of the outside is behind construction barricades, so it is a bit un-lovely.  But, the main entrance remains unscarred by the renovations, so long as I don't stand too far back.

An exhibition of Monet's water lilies opened this week.  This shot was taken in the fall.  There is probably snow, ice and crud there today.
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  1. Regina KFebruary 19, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Impressionist art work is my favorite. I would love to see the Monet water lillies. Looks like a great building.

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  2. BirdmanFebruary 19, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Saw that wonderful show a few years back in Boston.

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  3. jennyfrecklesFebruary 19, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Beautiful entrance - it could grace one of our better universities, Oxford or Cambridge maybe. A fitting building for a lovely exhibition.

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  4. SharonFebruary 19, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    A beautiful building with castle-like qualities.

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  5. LoisFebruary 19, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    I like those columns!

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  6. ShannonFebruary 19, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    That would be an exhibit I'd happily trek through the snow and crud to see.
    Nice looking building too.

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  7. RedPatFebruary 19, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    I love Monet and that entrance looks so inviting! We got rid of all our snow the last 2 days but it is cold here again today.

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  8. EG CameraGirlFebruary 19, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    The arches are beautifully shaped. I like the way you've positioned the middle one perfectly to frame the arch and door inside.

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  9. Genie -- Paris and BeyondFebruary 19, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Lovely building but the revolving doors are a bit distracting (though necessary with your weather)... I would love to see the Monet exhibit and have seen the huge one at L'Orangerie.

    Bises,
    Genie

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  10. jooFebruary 19, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    It's so beautiful entrance - must be nice place to visit!

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  11. cieldequimperFebruary 19, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Impressive but not too grand entrance which is good. Are you going to brave the snow to see the waterlilies?

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  12. MichelleFebruary 19, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    A majestic, but quiet, looking entrance.

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  13. HalcyonFebruary 19, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    You have so much lovely architecture up there! I love the look of this old place. :)

    PS: I appreciate your comments on the new blog. That's exactly the kind of thing I need to know! I tried changing the color of the font, but I can't tell if it's different. Please stop by and take a look. And be honest. I can't improve things without honest criticism. :)

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  14. RandyFebruary 19, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    Nice entry but I think I would get rid of the revolving door.

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  15. SRQFebruary 20, 2011 at 2:39 AM

    Snow, ice and crud? Sounds like perfect reasons to duck inside and enjoy the exhibit. Btw, the SDP mgt. has made a notation to repost the Christmas music link in the fall,

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  16. UnknownFebruary 20, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Beautiful entrance!

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  17. UnknownFebruary 24, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    As I've mentioned, I've been meaning to visit there but now I think I'll wait until the renovations are over before going back. I liked it there very much and lunch wasn't bad in the cafe, either.

    Stay warm!

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