Steve and I spent a few hours this afternoon at the Crocker Art Museum in downtown Sacramento. We'd read about Mari Kloeppel's exhibit, "Animals in the Drawing Room: Portraits by Mari Kloeppel," and knew it was a show we didn't want to miss. The painting above was on display, as were pieces showcasing her knowledge of brown pelicans, peregrine falcons, horses, dogs and rabbits. A truly gifted artist.
Afterward, we toured the rest of the museum -- it's been years since we've had a chance to visit. Steve loved all of the California paintings, and my favorite was "Invasion of Persia by the Russians, 1829" by German artist Karl August Aerttinger (1803-1876). Click on the link above, and when the full illustration appears, click on the painting to enlarge, then scroll left/right for all the glorious details.
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I went to the Crocker once several years ago. Upon entrance I was most taken by the coat closet. Then once inside the gallery, by the Thiebauds.
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