“Back in the day” Belmont in September was a lively place, lively in the sense of human activity as well as the emerging splendor of autumn.
Let’s Face It! Remembering Gari Melchers
Hang around artists long enough and you’re bound to have your portrait painted. That explains why there are so many portraits of Gari Melchers by his
French vs. American
A young woman working on the topic of Gari Melchers recently asked me if French impressionism was different from the impressionism practiced by
The Communion by Gari Melchers
If you're ever in Ithaca, New York, don't miss the chance to see this lovely painting at the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art. Reblogged from Hit
Belmont’s Water Supply
The trails that go through the woods at Belmont take our visitors to remnants of historic artifacts from by-gone times. The sites include among other
Looming Yankees: The Union Army Hovers Opposite Fredericksburg–Some Images and Incidents.
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?
Gari Melchers Home & Studio holds the largest collection of Melchers' art — 1,677 paintings and drawings. An amazingly prolific artist, Melchers'