Celebrating Still (Part Three)

Now that the gastronomic portion of the birthday celebration is completed, the Nelson Sisters were ready for still life viewing at the Art Institute.

 But where to begin?

With map in hand we set out to explore.  What's this on the back of the map? It's our inspiration!

We will turn our exploration into a Scavenger Hunt!  

Not only will we find eleven (not twelve as listed 

as one gallery was closed), but we will "reenact" if possible.

The goal is exploration, not eviction from the premises, and the older sister has figured

out by now to just go with the flow when with the younger sister.

Please join us now in our adventure!

#1: The Assumption of the Virgin - El Greco

#2: A Sunday on La Grande Jatte - Georges Seurat

#3: Stacks of Wheat - Claude Monet

#4: Ando Gallery - Gallery 109 and very difficult to find!!  And dark, too!

#5: Mask (Mukenga) - Gallery 137. Do take a look under the hat.

6: Seated Buddha - Gallery 141

#7: America Windows - Marc Chagall

#8: Nighthawks by Edward Hopper

#9: American Gothic - Grant Wood

#10: Bathers by a River - Henri Matisse

#11: The Old Guitarist by Pablo Picasso

The persons responsible for this viewing list are a bit on the youthful side, as there was no way

we could have accomplished this in one hour!!  However, they were masters in getting museum goers to attempt this mission scavenger hunt and see most of the Institute collection in passing.

So, there you have it.  The Nelson Sisters had yet another fun adventure together

and are still standing. Well, maybe sitting.  Or napping.

Happy Birthday, Diann!