As a related, Brown, I knew to expect Thomas to enrich his incisive observations of his visit to the MNAA with historical context, known or researched. I should also not have been surprised to see within the end result what seems to be a singular, inventive analysis of the arrival of New World birds into the artistic works of the Old World.
A lovely journey to be taken on. The ranging stories, the personal (but never indulgent) details, moving us along and around. The Bosch closeup details are great, I wish there were more. In a better world, the LRB would be publishing these.
Yes unfortunately I only conceived of the substack project after my trip, otherwise would have taken many more pictures. Thank you for these kind words, I’m grateful for my audience here but ha, LRB take note!
It's so you. I relate totally to the binocs & Peterson guides, all a little dusty but to be dusted off for a trip at the end of June,
I love the research that you do, how you let your curiosity take you to diverse destinations.
I look forward to part II.
Just so you know, the link to the Met didn't work.
Didn't check most of the others. Not enough time.
Keep writing.
ah thanks I’ll check the link, glad you enjoyed :)
As a related, Brown, I knew to expect Thomas to enrich his incisive observations of his visit to the MNAA with historical context, known or researched. I should also not have been surprised to see within the end result what seems to be a singular, inventive analysis of the arrival of New World birds into the artistic works of the Old World.
A lovely journey to be taken on. The ranging stories, the personal (but never indulgent) details, moving us along and around. The Bosch closeup details are great, I wish there were more. In a better world, the LRB would be publishing these.
Yes unfortunately I only conceived of the substack project after my trip, otherwise would have taken many more pictures. Thank you for these kind words, I’m grateful for my audience here but ha, LRB take note!
Looking forward to Part 2. I've been to the MNAA. My mini-review of its collection: small but choice!