Belmont was constructed in the 1790s, nearly 126 years prior to the Melchers' purchasing the Falmouth property in 1916. This is an excellent blog post
Behind the Scenes: Detroit Public Library Mural Commission
Let me introduce myself. My name is Madison Martin and I’m a senior majoring in Art History at the University of Mary Washington. I am so pleased to
The Value of Gari Melchers’ Dollar
During tours, visitors often ask what Gari Melchers’ paintings sold for, or how much he earned for a portrait. We know some of these numbers from our
Where is Gari Melchers’ Art?
My name is Alexandra, and I am a senior at the University of Mary Washington majoring in Art History. I am spending my summer as an intern at Gari
Help Us Find this Picture
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
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
Gari Melchers' Portrait of Theodore Roosevelt is a favorite among our guests. Roosevelt is the most notable public figure Melchers painted during 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