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Art Museums and Galleries

Art Museums and Galleries are local and world wide businesses and cultural institutions that are dedicated to the collecting, cataloging, appraisal, showcasing, and sometimes the sale of objects of fine art, and artistry from ancient to modern creation. Questions here have to do with art museums and galleries throughout the world.

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Is there a painting by Gilbert thomas called leda at the national gallery?

Oh, dude, like, yeah, there's a painting by Gilbert Thomas called "Leda" at the National Gallery. It's like, totally there, you know? So if you're into that kind of stuff, go check it out. But, like, no pressure or anything.

Where is the original Picasso work Don Quixote and little Sancho kept.....In what country what museum etc?

The original Picasso work "Don Quixote and Sancho Panza" is kept in the Picasso Museum in Paris, France. It is part of the museum's extensive collection of Picasso's works, showcasing the artist's different periods and styles.

What is an Emmett Kelly painting worth Also can't really make out who painted it so how do you find that out?

The value of an Emmett Kelly painting can vary widely depending on factors such as its condition, size, subject matter, and market demand. To determine the artist of a painting, you can look for a signature or consult an art expert or appraiser who specializes in identifying artists' works. They may be able to help you authenticate the painting.

How do you know if a Renoir painting is authentic?

Before proceeding to authenticate any articraft first make a small research your self and find out if there is something that can give it off as a reproduction. If this fails than the next step is to find an art expert. He will make a written or verbal assesment perhaps under a small fee and tell you wether your articraft is genuine or reproduction.

There is a Renoir painting called 'Roses'.

There are on the market plenty of handmade reproductions, made to look original.

The original is in a museum.

What are the Elysian or Elgin Marbles and where are they now?

I presume you mean the Elgin marbles. They are a large part of the relief sculptures, which adorned the Parthenon temple in Athens since the 5th century BC. They were removed from ther by Lord Elgin, Englishman. They are now in the British Museum, London.

What purposes do museums serve?

well if we did not have them the poor folks will never be able to see and experience a lot of life since only the rich would have the art and other stuff hidden away.

Is argos open on Easter Sunday?

Yes, along with most other stores in the UK. The only Bank Holidays they are closed is Boxing day and New years day.

Where do art museums get their work that they display?

Museums get their objects in a variety of ways. Many are purchased for the museum's permanent collection. Others are donated to the museum for particular exhibits or for the collection. Still others are loans from other institutions or wealthy collectors. Loans rarely happen in the general collection, and are much more common for specific special exhibits.

Why as the louvre got its name?

In 1803 Vivant Denon (the director of the museum) renamed it Musée Napoléon after the Emperor. However after the loss at waterloo most of the artworks (over 2000 of them!) that Napoleon had seized on his conquests were sent back to their countries of origin and the museum was called the Louvre once again.

Who owns the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art?

It is owned by the state of New York. Also supported by endorsements and admissions.