In response to my colleague's "Painting a President" blog post, I thought it would be great to share this image in the hopes that someone out there
Belmont’s Roses
Since my first days at Belmont in 1999, I have combed through our archives looking for clues to what the buildings, gardens, and grounds looked like
Busy Spring For Melchers Collectors
The art market is currently very lop-sided with prices and number of sales heavily favoring postwar and contemporary art, while the art of Gari
Painting a President
President Theodore Roosevelt is the most notable public figure Gari Melchers painted during his prolific career; and this picture cemented his
Fannie Roots House
The Fannie Roots house holds many stories, and Belmont staff and volunteers have been working quietly for many years to be able to share the tales
Belmont’s Beeping Egg Hunt
As I prepare for our 3rd Annual Beeping Egg Hunt on April 12, I pause to remember the strong ties that Gari, and especially Corinne Melchers, had with
Corinne Melchers is Paying Us a Visit
Gari Melchers’ portrait of his beautiful wife entitled La Brabançonne will soon go on view from April 1 through November 2, thanks to a loan by the
How to Read Belmont’s Sundial
During my periodic Director’s Tours and when I’m helping out with regular tours, visitors often ask me what that thing is mounted on the outside wall
True and Clear: The Story of American Artist Gari Melchers
What better way to kick off Belmont's new blog than to introduce you to Gari Melchers - his career as an artist, marriage to Corinne, and their shared