A powerful woman awaits on the 10th Avenue High Line bridge – Brick House. Simone Leigh’s glorious sculpture dominates at 30th Street. Walk up the avenue and you can’t miss her. She’s mighty mighty, looming in the distance.
The plan was for this to be part of a series about the seasons. We can get a sense of summer in the work. But once complete, it was clear this painting’s all about The Mountain.
Concerning Bartolomé Esteban Murillo’s painting Two Women at a Window:
• How a painting from the 1600s still feels fresh and fun.
• Symbolic shutters and borders in Two Women at a Window.
• A charming bond between knowing servant and naive girl.
• Frequently Asked Questions including, “What is surprising about the painting Two Women at a Window?”