Cocktails with a Curator: Whistler's "Mrs. Frances Leyland"
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 มิ.ย. 2020
- In this week’s episode of “Cocktails with a Curator,” join Xavier F. Salomon, Peter Jay Sharp Chief Curator, as he explores “Symphony in Flesh Colour and Pink: Portrait of Mrs. Frances Leyland” by James McNeill Whistler. Delve into the tumultuous history of Whistler’s relationship with Frederick Richards Leyland, the shipping magnate who commissioned the painting, as well as the painter’s affinity for Japanese culture. This week’s complementary cocktail is a Sake Highball on the rocks.
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This series is brilliant, educational, and uplifting. Thank you, thank you. Mr. Salomon, you are a gift to the world.
Not sure if these began in the time of Covid19, but I do hope that the Frick and Xavier Salomon continue this series. There are so many items in the collection and Salomon and his team bring tremendous insight to all of us. Thank you.
I believe the other thing that Whistler did which annoyed Leyland during the renovation of the Peacock room was that he invited members of the press to come in and see it. The Leylands were away and had trusted him to make those relatively minor changes and in the meantime. He turned it into a publicity stunt for himself. I am sorry Whistler came between Mr. and Mrs. Leyland the way he did. Great artist but not a nice man.
Whistler was wise to design the frames. He knew the importance of context.
So much better than watching the news!
I believe that Whistler painted over antique leather wall covering in making the Peacock Room that was associated with a British king. He had not been given permission to do this. Another reason the relationship frayed.
I did not know the history of the wonderful peacock room, and this elegant room came alive in this talk as did the portrait of Mrs. Leyland. But that is what Salomon does so well; he brings life and history to art and brilliantly connects all sorts of various dots.
I saw the original Peacock Room , and later the Waterston version. Both are highlights of my life and travels, as in "You had to be there!"
These cocktails with a curator are art in themselves and a great contribution to recovery from the epidemic.
I don't know if you have given me more of an education in Art History or in Mixology but I've learned a lot from the series. Thank you so much.
Marvelously delivered as always. A joy to Ed!
Cannot wait to see this! Xavier Salomon is brilliant. Brings the painting and its history to life
Such a wonderful series! Thank you for taking the time to bring these paintings into my home!
I'm so grateful for this series. It brings Beauty during this time of quarantine.
What a skillful painting!
Fabulous!
I have been enjoying the weekly episodes of Cocktails with the Curator and look forward to going back to the Frick to view these magnificent works of art.
Another gem in this wonderful series. I'm enthralled not only by Xavier's erudite yet droll commentary but also by the production values that are apparent in each of these presentations. Kudos to everyone at The Frick Collection for the quality of these pieces!
Thank you thank you thank you! I am loving this series..
Thank you!