Category Archives: Art
The dead centre – Novodevich
The New Maiden’s Convent (Novodevichy) was the place Tsars sent their former wife or sister either into seclusion (imprisonment) or to become a nun for the rest of their lives. Smolensk Cathedral, built in 1525, (below) is in the Convent
The dead centre – Novodevich
The New Maiden’s Convent (Novodevichy) was the place Tsars sent their former wife or sister either into seclusion (imprisonment) or to become a nun for the rest of their lives. Smolensk Cathedral, built in 1525, (below) is in the Convent
Vrubel jewels
My new favourite potter (majolica) is Mikhail Vrubel 1865-1910. The face above and the fireplace below are in the Tretyakov Museum. This is where my interest was piqued. Vrubel was a frequent visitor to Abramtsevo and Savva Mamontov was a
Vrubel jewels
My new favourite potter (majolica) is Mikhail Vrubel 1865-1910. The face above and the fireplace below are in the Tretyakov Museum. This is where my interest was piqued. Vrubel was a frequent visitor to Abramtsevo and Savva Mamontov was a
Abramtsevo – an artists’ colony
This estate was founded in the 1750s and into the ownership of Sergei Askakov, a writer, in 1853 by which time the main house had been constructed. His books about nature were attractive to many people. Many of his writings
Abramtsevo – an artists’ colony
This estate was founded in the 1750s and into the ownership of Sergei Askakov, a writer, in 1853 by which time the main house had been constructed. His books about nature were attractive to many people. Many of his writings
The Kremlin
Red Square is not red and ‘red’ has nothing to do with communists. Red means beautiful. Not that it was particularly so on the day visited as it had been the site of a concert and they were dismantling the
The Kremlin
Red Square is not red and ‘red’ has nothing to do with communists. Red means beautiful. Not that it was particularly so on the day visited as it had been the site of a concert and they were dismantling the
Tretyakov treasures
I hope I can do justice to today’s exploration of the Tretyakov Gallery of Russian art of the 11rh to early 20th century (pre-Revolution). We begin in the Church of St Nicholas, now forming part of the gallery, and which
Tretyakov treasures
I hope I can do justice to today’s exploration of the Tretyakov Gallery of Russian art of the 11rh to early 20th century (pre-Revolution). We begin in the Church of St Nicholas, now forming part of the gallery, and which
Moscow – not what I expected
Not what you expected when I said “Moscow”. The Metro station – This is our local grocery store – With lots of caviar – And as for the bottle shop – Our hotel is opposite the Kremlin So the view
Moscow – not what I expected
Not what you expected when I said “Moscow”. The Metro station – This is our local grocery store – With lots of caviar – And as for the bottle shop – Our hotel is opposite the Kremlin So the view
Let loose in Ludlow
On my own today and have driven to Ludlow in Shropshire, complete with its own castle. Must have just missed her. It is another Tudor market down with come very old building.. Lots of lanes and alleys, some of which
Let loose in Ludlow
On my own today and have driven to Ludlow in Shropshire, complete with its own castle. Must have just missed her. It is another Tudor market down with come very old building.. Lots of lanes and alleys, some of which
Led to Ledbury
Today we went to Ledbury in Herefordshire. Brad said it smelt of country, but I couldn’t tell if it was cow or sheep dung. Possibly cow, as there was a great cheese shop, but there are lots of those in
Led to Ledbury
Today we went to Ledbury in Herefordshire. Brad said it smelt of country, but I couldn’t tell if it was cow or sheep dung. Possibly cow, as there was a great cheese shop, but there are lots of those in
St John the Baptist, Burford
It is a beautiful church, despite the drum kit and modern treatment of parts of the interior facilities. Mystery aliens or naive artistry?? Outside, a green cemetery and grand new facility of offices, gallery and tea rooms. Great rear outdoor
St John the Baptist, Burford
It is a beautiful church, despite the drum kit and modern treatment of parts of the interior facilities. Mystery aliens or naive artistry?? Outside, a green cemetery and grand new facility of offices, gallery and tea rooms. Great rear outdoor
Beautiful Burford
What a picture-perfect town in the Cotswolds this is. Our first task was to find coffee. Then some exploring of the shops. Some good work by a commission artist, Cat Sutherland. Some great cheeses – But some dubious antiques and
Beautiful Burford
What a picture-perfect town in the Cotswolds this is. Our first task was to find coffee. Then some exploring of the shops. Some good work by a commission artist, Cat Sutherland. Some great cheeses – But some dubious antiques and
Father M 