In 1886, a New York journalist noted that, “Few objects, policemen and lampposts excepted, are more familiar to the public than the cigar store wooden
Gari Melchers: Left or Right Handed?
Very often visitors to Belmont will see the many Gari Melchers self-portraits and paintings of him by other artists, as well as historical
Another Conundrum of Connoisseurship!
UPDATE: "Puzzler of a Painting no More" Recently a gentleman from the Netherlands asked me to look at an untitled watercolor he purchased from a
Green is the Color of Spring
Hello Belmont Blog readers! My name is Tramia Jackson and as the Education Assistant and newest staff member here at Gari Melcher’s Home and Studio at
Gari Melchers Exhibition Opening in Fairfield, Conn.
We are very excited to be opening the exhibition, "Gari Melchers: An American Impressionist at Home and Abroad," in just a few short weeks here at the
Another Ramblin’ Rose Graces Belmont
For a renowned figure painter like Gari Melchers, it was out of the ordinary to devote an entire canvas to the view of an empty garden, but the vision
A Plein Air Artist’s Paradise
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtP97L6vczk Artists of all types and ages are encouraged to use Belmont as the backdrop for their artistic
Back in the Day
“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