Latvian National Museum of Art

in #ecotrain7 years ago (edited)

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In Riga, Latvia. The National Museum of Art is a beautiful building in immaculate condition, inside especially, with gold leaf gleaming against white marble and extraordinary plaster work.
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It is quite easy to see the entirety of the permanent exhibits there in an hour. And today, the last Sunday of July 2017, it was free entry.
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Of the many fine paintings in the two floors of permanent exhibit, these stood out to me.
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And this one I photographed as best i could without the frame in view, because it felt like being transported to a very magical place on Earth.
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There were also a few sculptures. These two I felt captured emotions and thoughts beautifully.
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Ps - I mentioned "permanent exhibit" because, at the entrance when I tried to pay, the attendant informed me it was free entry. Only later when i descended into the basement where the new exhibitions were, another attendant informed me that though the permanent exhibitions were free, that level was €3.50. I have been limping a bit from a knee injury, so decided not to go back upstairs to get a ticket. But, the museum is well worth visiting, regardless, if you enjoy art and arcitecture.

Peace and blessings,
Jon

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Don´t be shy, upvote yourself!
You are young and need the money!

:) i like that you think i am young ;)

Great pictures Jon!

:) thank you. The artists are the real .... artists!

These are stunning paintings and sculptures - thanks for sharing :)

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