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We look to the work of Franz Marc as we celebrate #WorldAnimalDay. The artist used animals as a motif throughout his oeuvre. The artist found in them a purity and innocence that suited his own search for transcendence.
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What will bring a smile to your face? Egon Schiele's depiction of the transfixing Elisabeth Lederer emphasizes the sitter’s lips, which form a slight, coy smile in a rich shade of red. Wouldn’t you be smiling if a young, handsome artist were completing your portrait?
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We charge forth into the weekend!
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Carl Emil Doepler (1824–1905), Costume design for Ortlinde, Der Ring des Nibelungen: Figurinen, Berlin: Berliner Kunstdruck- und Verlags-Anstalt, 1889, Chromolithograph. Gift of Hester Diamond, 2012. The Morgan Library & Museum.
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While spreading a little #MuseumSunshine today, we couldn't resist plucking our favorite sunflowers by Egon Schiele 🌻
We hope this brightens the day of our #MuseumMile neighbors @TheAfricaCenter @elmuseo @MuseumofCityNY @TheJewishMuseum @cooperhewitt @Guggenheim @metmuseum ☀️
The figurative work of Egon Schiele exhibits intense emotion and technical brilliance. One of the greatest artists of the twentieth century, Schiele was a superb draftsman and colorist, and produced images of startling emotional power. Following the lead of his mentor... (1/3)
We can all do our part by practicing social distancing. While @Netflix is a great option, you can also enjoy a walk outside (on your own), as seen here. Edvard Munch (1863-1944) was highly regarded for his exploration of isolation and human vulnerability. (1 of 5)
Using a single color to set the emotional tone of a work, or choosing limited combinations of color with black, as #ErnstLudwigKirchner does in "Tower Room, Fehmarn", the artist intensifies the psychological dramas playing out in the paintings. #NowOnView https://t.co/x8Yv6Wk5j1
#TBT In 2008, the Neue Galerie presented the exhibition “Alfred Kubin: Drawings, 1897-1909,” which featured more than 100 works on paper by the Austrian artist. This was the first major museum exhibition of his work ever held in the United States. (1 of 2)
"Austrian Masterworks from Neue Galerie New York" features an extraordinary selection of Klimt’s paintings, including "The Black Feathered Hat" (1910), which shows Klimt’s careful study of the art of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec.
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Don’t miss out on the Connoisseur Pass, a special summertime offer— $45 ticket provides one-time admission to @NeueGalerieNY @frickcollection and @MorganLibrary
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📷 François Boucher's "The Four Seasons: Summer" on view at the Frick.