Odilon Redon - Breton Village at National Art Gallery Washington DC

Odilon Redon - Breton Village at National Art Gallery Washington DC
Originally uploaded by mbell1975

This is my first glimpse of this work. Immediately, I was enthralled by the levels of color, the levels of the composition using the rooftops and the geometrics of the buildings. It is well put together with colors that are complimentary, colors that speak Breton, and it bespeaks an era that I would have chosen to be a part of, at least for awhile. This is definitely a work I would rather see on my wall rather than in the Smithsonian, at least for a few months out of the year.

One of the best paintings I have seen in almost 70 years, and I just saw this work. There is so much left to learn and one lifetime is not nearly enough to enjoy the world of art.

This painting of Breton Village is a real masterpiece, in my opinion. It is one of the best works I have seen in many decades. I must see more of this painter's work and study the work much more. The light, the composition, the balance--it is truly a joy to view.

Odilon Redon - Breton Village at National Art Gallery Washington DC
Odilon Redon - Breton Village, 1890

East Wing - National Art Gallery Washington DC

Uploaded by mbell1975 on 28 Dec 10,

"NEW YEAR'S EVE IS OVER, NOW EVERYONE GO HOME AND HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011"

"NEW YEAR'S EVE IS OVER, NOW EVERYONE GO HOME AND HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011"
Originally uploaded by roberthuffstutter

Earl R. Stonebridge's new year's eve party will be one of those events that will seem like fantasy as time passes, but the party is over and until next year, according to Earl, "...there won't be another party of this nature anywhere near my place." Earl talked to the reporters from TYME shortly before dawn this first day of the new year as the party was ending at his estate just south of Laguna. The theme was all about the 60s and according to some locals, the popping of the champagne corks could be heard beyond the twelve-mile off shore limit
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NEW YEAR'S EVE IS OVER, NOW EVERYONE GO HOME AND HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011"
Photo by Robert L. Huffstutter

Uploaded by roberthuffstutter on 1 Jan 11, 11.24AM PST.