Wheat Fields with Reaper Painted by Vincent Van Gogh. We couldn't believe they had this kind of quality in the Toledo museum! (We did ask to photograph, and they said yes, as long as we didn't use a flash).
Next, we happened upon this painting.
This painting is by Claude Monet. I can't remember the title. They also had art by Rembrandt, Cezanne, Renior, just to name a few. I was floored to think they had so much much fine art, in Toledo! We only saw about 2/3 of the museum and plan to go back and visit really soon. We didn't even have the chance to visit the glass art building. The kids even were entertained.
As a side note, Lee and I received callings in our ward today. Lee has been called as Young Men President. He is excited and enjoys working with the YM. I have been called as one of two Gospel Doctrine teachers. I am a little anxious about this, luckily I won't teach every week so Iwill have more time to prepare. We know it will make our lives more complicated, but we also know we will be blessed for our service.
8 comments:
That is CRAZY! I remember those paintings- the VanGogh and the Monet from a game we used to play when I was a kid. How cool to see them 'for real'!
Wow! What a great place to visit. Congrats on your new callings! You'll do great.
The first time I went there I sat in front of my favorite painting and just cried for 15 min. just the awe of it all! It is one of the reasons I married Mike. It is amazing. We haven't taken the kids in years, I think after busy season we will do that! Thanks! And I know you'll do great!
That is so awesome! I can't imagine seeing those originals. How fun. Looks like your family is doing great on your adventure!
I am SOOOOO very jealous...I have often wished for a good art museum around these parts. I believe the Monet is called "Water Lilies"...it's one of my favorites.
As if you or Lee would have any appreciation for art... That is really very cool! As for the church callings, that's what you get for being good kids. Big jobs! You'll do great!
That's really neat about the art and congrats on the callings. Gospel Doctrine? Holy Moly!
That's Amazing! I believe that Monet painted many versions of the painting since the pond was in his yard. (If I was really awake in art history class that day)
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