November Open Thread
As November winds blow into Morecambe and I fear for my roof, here's a new open thread.
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Raphael and His Circle
Raphael Eight Apostles, c. 1514 red chalk over stylus underdrawing and traces of leadpoint on laid paper, cut in two pieces and rejoined; laid down sheet: 8.1 x 23.2 cm (3 3/16 x 9 1/8 in.) support: 9.4 x 24.8 cm (3 11/16 x 9 3/4 in.) National Gallery of Art, Washington, Woodner Collection Raphael (1483–1520) was the first and greatest figure in the modern classical tradition of Western art. In celebration of the 500th anniversary of his death, the National Gallery of Art will present 26 prints and drawings from its own collection of works by Raphael’s contemporaries as well as four drawings by the Renaissance master himself. Raphael and His Circle will convey the complexity, range, and immediate influence of his style as it became the standard for aesthetic excellence in Western art. The exhibition will be on view from February 16 through June 14, 2020. Raphael 500 Several major exhibitions have been organized to mark the 500th anniversary of Raphael’s death. The Gallery wil...
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