Chrysler Museum Visit

A Visit to the Chrysler Museum

Since our world is currently in "lockdown," I thought it might be nice to enjoy a trip to the Chrysler Museum (which is,  unfortunately, closed at present) in Norfolk, VA.  It's an amazing place that I visit several times a year.  Even my grandkids enjoy viewing the interesting, beautiful, and sometimes quirky pieces of art.  Join us for a brief tour:

“Le Bal de la Mer” by Pablo Picasso in 1928

       My granddaughter strikes a pose in front of Picasso's interesting painting.  Two stick figures stand against a watery background – one holds a fish and stands on trident feet; the other bristles with shells.  What else do you see in the painting?

Hamlet Robot by Nam June Paik in 1996

Two of my granddaughters ponder the purpose of this quirky piece.  The artist used vintage television sets to represent Hamlet, the tragic Prince of Denmark in Shakespeare's play.  Note items that relate to the tragic prince.

Harvest Scene by Daniel Ridgway Knight - 1875

This is one of my favorite paintings in the Chrysler.  It literally glows, and the detail is wonderful.  It's a group of French peasants enjoying their midday meal as their rest from their labor.

War Time, by Briton Riviere in 1874

The old sheepherder abandoned his distant flock as he grieves and his faithful dog watches. The man holds a newspaper that reveals a report of the death of his son in battle.  This painting shows us how emotions can be so poignantly captured by a talented artist. 

Shepherd and His Flock, by Charles Emile Jacque in 1880

The shepherd flees with his flock the approaching storm, striding over the crest of a hill.  This reminds me of Psalm 23, that speaks of the Lord being our Shepherd and protecting us.

The Lunatic of Etretat, by Hagues Merle in 1871.

Here's one of those strange paintings that is actually disturbing.  The woman is so sad, she’s gone mad. She cradles a log, pretending it’s a baby.  What must have happened to her to cause such a break with reality?

The Broken Tambourine, by Thomas Crawford in 1855

Do you think this little boy got in trouble?  

The Goldfish Window, by Frederick Childe Hassam in 1916

An American Impressionist.  I like this peaceful scene.

The Angel Appearing to the Shepherds, by Thomas Cole 1835

This is Cole's largest painting, a magnificent piece that lets us glimpse the majesty of the scene that occurred over 2,000 years ago.  This is one of our favorite pieces in the Chrysler.  In the fullness of time, God sent His Son Jesus to become the perfect Lamb to redeem a lost world.  How fitting, that angels would announce this momentous birth to simple shepherds in the field.  The shepherds were the first to visit the Lamb of God on the night of His birth.

While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks, by Tiffany Studios in 1910  

I'll end with this fun piece that may just whet your appetite for more than a visit to an Art Museum

CB w/L, T and pickles 

(The cheeseburger, curly fries, plate, Coke with ice and straw)  by John Miller

Now, that's some realistic glasswork!  Bon appetit!