Mademoiselle Jourdain by John Singer Sargent

Mademoiselle Jourdain, 1889, by John Singer Sargent - daughter of Mr. and Mrs Roger Jourdain, she died at the age of 8

From the collection of the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute.

Frank Benson's "Lady trying on a hat" at the RISD Museum

When you visit the RISD museum,  stop by the 19th century American Art room for some truly eye-popping and eye-opening painting; one of my favorites is Frank Benson's "Lady trying on a hat":
 "Lady trying on a hat" by Frank Benson

Chihuly in the Japanese Garden

We returned to Meijer Gardens recently to finish off our tour of the Chihuly sculptures, this time focusing on the Japanese Garden. new take...