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I got inspired Sunday and went to the Cleveland Art Museum (the Browns didn't play till 4 and they are TERRIBLE this year anyways!). I was curious to see if we had any Sargents or Bouguereau. It turns out we have one of each. The Sargent was a Mrs. ________. She is leaning against a table, and of course in full formal evening attire. What I found interesting is that Sargent elongated her, which I finally realized after studying it, that it would be what you would do to make her look like she is leaning back. The portrait was not seen for 100 years because it was in the bedroom of the patron.
The Bouguereau was titled "Rest" and, it turns out has been one of my lifetime favorites in our museum since my childhood. I sat for a very long time in front of it and was just in awe. I will see if I can find it on line and post here.
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