solitude sunday at the whimsey project. our day to spend time with a book; especially those books that you have on the shelf and have been meaning to read for awhile.
chapter two of robert hughes' american visions, the epic history of art in america, ends with the introduction of well crafted, ornate furniture beyond that of the puritan or shaker utilitarian style. ornate in that the works of chippendale as described by the author as exuberant and with finesse. also, john smibert was the first european trained painter to make his home in america. his style of painting portraits influenced an entire generation of american born artists.
what are you reading? share your book with the whimsey project.
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