On Friday, I had a bit of free time before rehearsal, so I went to the Wadsworth Atheneum, Hartford’s beautiful art museum. It’s the perfect size, not so huge that you find it overwhelming. There is currently a special Andrew Wyeth Exhibition going on that shows some of his paintings along with the studies he executed of each subject. I saw the Atheneum’s collection of paintings and a Civil War Exhibition that included a letter handwritten by Abraham Lincoln to Horace Greely. That gave me goose bumps. I stand in awe of Abraham Lincoln.
This sculpted trapeze artist hangs from the ceiling of one of the rooms.
And this beautiful stained glass ceiling is in another room.
This is one of my favorites from this museum, “Two Girls with Oleander” by Klimt.
I included this because it’s “The Tempest” by Magritte. And that’s the name of the play I’m here to coach.
This is “Autumn in the Village” by Marc Chagall.
There were beautiful sculptures and antiquities. I had a lovely time and plan to go back again. Because I’m working at the theater, I get in free.
My schedule is filling up – so much so, that I can’t go home this week. I’m sad. However, it would be too hard to drive all that way for just one day at home. I broke the news to Don last night. I know he would like me there for a few days as we had a scare with Riley on Thursday night. He was bleeding from his mouth (the right side) and Don couldn’t get near him to figure out what was going on. It was very frightening. We finally decided that Don should take him to the Emergency Vet and, miraculously, on the way there Riley stopped bleeding and seems to be fine today. Thank goodness. There must have been some injury to the right side of his mouth – a cut or a sore of some kind. He was fine on Friday. He ate his food and he didn’t bleed. Keep our boy in your thoughts, okay? He’s had a hard time of it and I want him to be with us as long as possible.
Have a good Saturday.
Claudia, my thoughts are with Riley. It is so scary when you don’t know exactly what is wrong.
I envy you the Wyath show. He is one of my all time favorites.that sounds like a wonderful museum.
So sorry you can’t make it home to be with Don and your babies. Hope Riley is feeling better, that must have scared Don to death. You will be busy so your week will go quickly, poor Don his will be slow as molasses.
Love you,
Mere
The museum looked great, especially the Civil War exhibit, which I’d love to see. Have you read “Killing Lincoln” yet? I just finished it and its really good. Check Riley’s teeth to be sure he doesn’t have an abscessed tooth. One of my dogs just did and it kept bleeding on and off.
Claudia, Riley is definitely in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for sharing your visit to the museum. I loved the whimsical Autumn painting by Chagall!! Have a good weekend… Donna
Claudia, I will send up periodic prayers for poor Riley. I know how you must feel. Thank you so much for a glimpse of that fantastic museum.
I confess I am no art connoisseur but I know what I like when I see it. I adore that autumn scene. It’s so unusual for an artist to put blue in an autumn scene and blue is my colour. I also love the one called “Two Girls with Oleander”. I love the mixture of colours in it. The gold with the pink and the black in the dress. The hanging trapeze artist just amazes me.
The exterior looks like a castle. I love the castle look today as much as I did when I was a little girl. Well, I guess the little girl is still there. So is yours, Claudia. How do I know? I don’t know. I just know! Hah Hah Hah!
This weekend will pass, dear Claudia, as all the others have and when you’re ninety or something, you won’t even think of it. I hope you have a good day, Professor! Hang in there, baby!
YOUR TOUR OF THE MUSEUM WAS LOVELY…..I REALLY ENJOYED IT……SORRY YOU CAN’T MAKE IT HOME RIGHT NOW….HOPE RILEY KEEPS GETTING BETTER……I’LL KEEP HIM IN MY PRAYERS….TAKE CARE CLAUDIA…RIZZI
Great museum, I love Wyeth, it must have been beautiful. As to Riley, you might want to check his teeth, when dogs get older they can dental problems that could cause bleeding.
Beautiful museum Claudia! I have driven past Hartford many times and have never thought to explore the area. Thanks for the tour.
Thinking of Riley, hope he’s feeling better soon. Have a good week.
-Lynn
Hi Claudia! I’m sending good thoughts for Riley. Enjoy your time in Hartford. :-) Jennifer
I hope Riley is fine now. I hate to see an animal in distress. I loved the painting with the two girls. It really is beautiful. Deb
Hugs to Riley. It’s hard to be away when things like that happen. Love the museum Claudia, it’s like a medieval castle! And Andrew Wyeth, I love his paintings. IF you go back, take a tiny picture of one of his for me, pls. (only if you want to and can). Ann
Thank you for that lovely trip to the museum! Poor lil’ ol’ Riley. That’s what we say (said) in the south.
Thank you for that lovely trip to the museum! Poor lil’ ol’ Riley. That’s what we say (said) in the south.
Claudia, I absolutely love museums. But I have to say, sometimes when I am looking at some art pieces, I can’t help but think- what were they thinking? LOL. Enjoy yourself . Smiles, Susie
Love Wyeths..esp Jamie but dad and granddad were no slouches.. :D
Maybe Riley lost a tooth? We had a similar scare years ago with our 12 year old girl Gadget and it turned out to be a tooth that had fallen/torn out badly…Also my Justice ran into a chair recently because of her poor eyesight and suddenly blood everywhere and she had cut her tongue… Don’t you wish they could just tell us?
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I know you would like to be home with Don and Riley, Claudia! I’ll say a little prayer for him! Love the art museum photos…the trapeze artist is so whimsical!
Sending prayers and postive thought to your Riley! Sorry you will not make it home but being busy will help the time go fast for you. It is chilly here this weekend! ~Hugs, Patti
Good thoughts to Riley!! My dog bled from a loose tooth once – it’s scary! I’m taking both of mine for their checkup on Wednesday. $$$$$!!
What a great chance to see some stunning artists, lucky for you.
Poor Riley, it’s so hard when the animals in your life are unwell, and they can’t tell you what’s wrong…
Hope that the poor baby recovers.
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
Thank you so much for posting these gorgeous pictures, Claudia. When I think of Hartford I think of Hockey and Insurance! So your stay there has been a pleasant eye-opener. As much as you miss home, it must be some comfort to have these beautiful places to distract you in your free hours. I hope your pup-pup will be okay.