Joan Mitchell Exhibit at Giverney Gallery

The Gallery Museum at Giverney is dedicated to mostly American artists who were influenced by Claude Monet. Joan Mitchell was one such artist. The work was huge and very abstract. A little group of elementary students were there on a field trip; wish we could understand French better - these kids were enthralled with what the docent was presenting.

Giverny

October 6th 2009
Subtle, beautiful, peaceful, so in harmony with nature and so impressionistic. Giverny! We felt right at home in Claude Monet's charming gardens and bright, (the dining room is totally painted the brightest yellow we have ever seen) eclectic "cottagey" home. Our own little Ballston Lake garden tends to get a little busy/messy like Monet's (on a much, much smaller scale). We love the wild and mu ... read more

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