Frederic Church’s Olana, part 2
Church's Olana, exterior. Photo copyright © 2023 Dianne L. Durante

Frederic Church’s Olana, part 2

For more on Olana, see part 1 of this series. You can see this as a video at https://youtu.be/ZhUlygHPAGE. Olana: grounds Church worked on the landscaping of his home for…

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Illustrations for Fiona Davis, Magnolia Palace, part 3
Sculptures Audrey Munson posed for, clockwise from upper left: Firemen's Memorial, America (Continents), Manhattan, Brooklyn. Photos copyright © 2024 Dianne L. Durante

Illustrations for Fiona Davis, Magnolia Palace, part 3

The first post in this series is here, the second here. This post is available as a video at https://youtu.be/RsQ_Sp_g1vE. Chapter 10 Millet, peasant woman sewing by lamplight: Millet, Woman…

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Favorite Recommendations of 2023, 3: Architecture & Museums
Hestercombe Gardens

Favorite Recommendations of 2023, 3: Architecture & Museums

In 2023, I emailed 215 art-related items to supporters of my Sunday Recommendations list. This week: my favorites in architecture and museums. This post is available as a video at https://youtu.be/a1XBBQGXRsM .…

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Edith Wharton’s The Mount, part 6
Edith Wharton's The Mount. Photo copyright © 2020 Dianne L. Durante

Edith Wharton’s The Mount, part 6

For more on The Mount, see the first post in this series. This post is available as a video at https://youtu.be/bjYuA02O-MU . Working areas of the house Fascinating stats. Edith…

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