“Upon seeing this extraordinary, unique screen, with its two beautifully painted and inlaid sides, w
“Upon seeing this extraordinary, unique screen, with its two beautifully painted and inlaid sides, we knew that it would be a spectacular highlight of the exhibition then being planned of the Museum’s outstanding collection of Spanish American objects. Behind Closed Doors: Art in the Spanish American Home, 1492–1898,” opened later that same year. Indeed, even among the extraordinary works in the exhibition, the screen drew enormous attention.”— #ArnoldLehman for #DiverseWorksGonzález Family. Folding Screen with the Siege of Belgrade (front) and Hunting Scene (reverse), ca.1697-1701. #BKMEuropeanart -- source link
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