~~A Summer Afternoon At The Metropolitan Museum Of Art~~
26 August 2012
The museum, nearest my home, has been a source of ideas for my writing, sculptures, and soon my paintings. The detail is endless I believe that the passion in these works is ageless. In these works I’ve set my thoughts on the era,of the days.The canvas is a step into the mind, lives of generations of fellow human beings.
I can look into these paintings yearning to feel the soul,it is an amazing to be alive.
Please find the time to enjoy what I feel you may appreciate. yours, Jerry
~~Once a model in an Art School~~
Dear Jerry- Thanks for sharing your love of art with us. You have the soul of a ‘teacher’ in you.
I live far back in the mountains of eastern TN and have never been to a museum – and you got me started- on-line that is. Until now it had not even occured to me.
I goggled the Met. looking through page after page of paintings trying to find the painting you posted. If you posted the title I over-looked it so I don’t know it’s titled and would appreciate if you or someone could tell me.
There are over 33 thousand paintings on-line(at the Met)to look through and I still have not found the one you posted but I have had a wonderful time looking at all of the paintings that I have looked through.
I took your advice to look at ‘the details’ and it’s amazing the things that one notices when time is taken to search each painting thoroughly for the details.
I am looking forward to seeing the paintings that come out of you. They will be marvelous because you have been blessed with so much talent.
Jerry -God Bless you always-
my warmest thanks- Kathy
Greetings Kathy,I ve the information about this masterpiece.~~
The Triumph of Aemilius Paulus~~
Ageless painting illustrates the procession celebrating the victory of the Roman general Aemilius Paulus over King Perseus of Macedonia in 168 B.C. Aemilius is shown on the gold chariot on the right followed by prisoners, among whom is Perseus with his family. The temple of Jupiter Capitolinus with its hundred steps dominates the background. The picture, begun in 1787, was presented as Vernet’s reception piece to the French Royal Academy in 1789. It was exhibited in the Salon in 1789 and 1791.
Kathy,
Please keep in mind that this is but a section of the painting, My camera does not have the setting ,nor the lense to capture the entire painting.
The painting has to be at leaset 20 feet in lenght, four feet wide.
Please know that Im so grateful to you and all my friends for visiting this website.
I feel it should contain ideas of mine, of course, that does include Art.
God Bless my friends,
yours,
Jerry
Thanks a mill Jerry- you’ve done all the work for me. I was interested in the ‘story’ of this painting and you have posted all that information. I find it amazing that it is 20 feet long and 4 foot wide. It’s an awesome painting.
This is your web-site Jerry and you should post anything that appeals to you. I am sure all of your fans and friends will be interested.
Thanks again and God Bless you always
We do have a nice art museum in Columbus Jerry, but it’s nothing compared to the Metropolitan Museum. I would so love to visit the Met. Thank you for sharing — and like Pattie, I watch Grey Gardens frequently, and with rain due for several days from Hurricane Isaac, it sounds like another “watching” will be very soon. Take care dear Jerry…..
Your comments are beautiful, Jerry, very thought provoking. How I wish I could visit the museum. I don’t get very far from North Carolina, but maybe some day! So gracious of you to share the very very awesome picture. I look forward to seeing more of your work, please! Jeannie
Jerry,the painting is beautiful.The Romans had such beautiful artwork.I watched Grey Gardens on tv this morning and it was so nice to spend a summer day with the three of you.They had such polished manners and were well spoken and talented.They were so happy and singing all the time. Edie was such a sharp dresser.And you always kept the gardens so nice.I always enjoy visiting.Thanks was sharing your trip to the museum,always love your art lessons.Thanks,Pattie