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Brenna Reistad
Apr 28, 20243 min read
Mt. Vernon - Bedchambers
Downstairs Bedroom This bedchamber accommodated some of the many visitors who stopped at Mount Vernon before, and especially after,...
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Brenna Reistad
Apr 28, 20242 min read
Mt. Vernon - New Room
Washington called this room—the last addition to the Mansion and the grandest space in the house—his “New Room.” With its two-story-high...
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Brenna Reistad
Apr 28, 20241 min read
Mt. Vernon - Dining Room
About the Dining Room This is one of the most striking spaces in the Mansion. The Dining Room is part of the original house, built in...
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Brenna Reistad
Apr 28, 20241 min read
Mt. Vernon - Piazza
Views from the back porch The two-story piazza is the Mansion's most distinctive architectural feature. Extending the full length of the...
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Brenna Reistad
Apr 28, 20241 min read
Main House
George Washington's property, Mount Vernon, on the banks of the Potomac River, stands as one of America's most beautiful historic sites....
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Brenna Reistad
Apr 28, 20247 min read
African Art
Buffalo Mask and Feather Costume (Primary Title) Bushcow Mask and Feather Costume (Former Title) Unknown (Artist) 19th–20th century Bamum...
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Brenna Reistad
Apr 28, 202412 min read
American Art
Allegory of Painting (Primary Title) Pittura (Painting) (Former Title) Pompeo Battoni, Italian, 1708 - 1787 (Artist) 1772 Italian Oil on...
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Brenna Reistad
Apr 28, 20241 min read
Modern Jewelry
Bracelet Blue Shell 18-karat gold, platinum, diamonds, fancy colored diamonds, sapphires 2015.198 Flower and Leaves Ca. 1958 18-karat...
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Brenna Reistad
Apr 27, 20242 min read
Romantic Bronzes
All Photos by Brenna Reistad “Bronze” “While the term ‘bronze’ is often applied to 19th century statuary, foundries frequently used...
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Brenna Reistad
Apr 26, 20243 min read
History and Changes in Art
Early Dynastic. 3200-3150 BC Hathor began to be worshipped. Corpses were wrapped in mats or furs. Then enclosed in pots, clay coffins,...
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Brenna Reistad
Apr 26, 20249 min read
Egyptian Gods and Goddesses
Egyptian Gods and Goddesses
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Brenna Reistad
Apr 26, 20247 min read
Ancient Egyptian Art and Terminology
Ancient Egyptian Art and Terminology
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Brenna Reistad
Apr 26, 20242 min read
Tableware
Bread and Salt Plate Khlebnikov I.P. and Sons & Co. Russian 1888 Silver, silver-gilt, enamel 47.20.380 Welcoming guests with a ceremonial...
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Brenna Reistad
Apr 24, 20241 min read
Sculpture
Ostrich Russian ca. 1900 47.20.262 Statuette of a Sailor Russian ca. 1900 Milky quartz, aventurine, onyx or calcedony, lapis lazuli,...
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Brenna Reistad
Apr 24, 20242 min read
Religious
Christ Pantocrator Russian 1899-1908 Oil on panel, silver, enamel, pearls 47.20.3 Christ Blessing the Universe Flanked by St. Nicholas...
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Brenna Reistad
Apr 23, 20241 min read
Items
Box Russian 1908-17 Silver-gilt, enamel 98.12 Calendar Henrik Wigstrom Russian 1908-1917 Nephrite, gold, silver-gilt, enamel, agate...
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Brenna Reistad
Apr 23, 20243 min read
Frames
Frame Russian 19th-20th century Wood, silver-gilt, glass, leather, iron, hanging hook 47.20.412 Frame FABERGÉ FIRM Russian 1899-1908...
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Brenna Reistad
Apr 23, 20243 min read
About: Faberge
The Collection After an international tour, VMFA’s renowned collection of Fabergé has returned to the museum. Five new galleries have...
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Brenna Reistad
Apr 23, 20242 min read
Imperial Easter Eggs
Imperial Tsarevich Easter Egg FABERGÉ FIRM 1912 Russian Workmaster HENRIK WIGSTRÖM Gold, silver, platinum, lapis lazuli, diamonds, rock...
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Brenna Reistad
Apr 23, 202412 min read
Asian Art
Bodhisattva Chinese 12th century Clay mixed with straw with traces of pigment and gold on gesso 2003.127.2 Seated on a straw mat and...
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