What a fantastic break. I went home to NoVA and spent a good while just hanging out and getting things ready for my last semester. One of the highlights, though, was getting to go to the National Gallery of Art in DC. I had forgotten how many AMAZING works they have on display there. The collection they have is seriously huge- ranging from Van Gogh to Warhol, they have quite a variety. I prefer the more modern side, although the classics are ridiculously intriguing. Sadly, I don't have photos of the creepy baby sculpture that was Meghan's favorite thing to look at all day... but here are a few other works that are on display. And when you get the chance, GO. Don't just pretend to go. Make a day of it.
Monet's "Japanese Bridge" was way better in person. The colors are just... fresh.
Oldenberg's "Soft Drainpipe" would have captured my attention for a little bit longer had it been dusted in the last... 15 years or so.
Matisse's famous cutouts- "Venus"
The massive Calder-mobile.
Lichtenstein's "Look, Mickey!"
Helloooo Degas and your dancers. "Four Dancers"
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