Travels with a Curator: Westminster Abbey, London

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4 жыл бұрын

In this episode of "Travels with a Curator," we visit the world-famous Westminster Abbey in London, with Xavier F. Salomon, Peter Jay Sharp Chief Curator. Xavier shares connections between Westminster Abbey and the Frick through an examination of the life of General John Burgoyne, a playwright, parliamentarian, and military officer buried in the Abbey’s north cloister. Sir Joshua Reynolds’s portrait of Burgoyne was acquired by The Frick Collection in 1943.
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@themarquis336

What a story and what a story-teller.

@jimmy155 3 жыл бұрын

In appreciation of Xavier Salomon and the Frick Collection for providing this innovative series, High Pleasure indeed ! !

@libertyyerkes3630 4 жыл бұрын

Xavier F. Salomon is a wonderful speaker and very creative about finding links in fascinating places that connect to masterpieces in the Frick Collection. Thank you so much for this weekly special treat.

@ellenfreilich457 4 жыл бұрын

I'm sure when quarantine ends and the Frick re-opens, I'll have an even greater appreciation of the collection, thanks to these wonderful mini-lectures.

@robertmeadows-rogers6863 4 жыл бұрын

These video tours are such a gift to all of us, certainly at this difficult time, but, really, for any time. Thank you so much for your erudition, your compassion, and your commitment to the things that make our fragile human lives a wonder to behold. Rob Meadows-Rogers

@MrNikonova 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad to see that the Cocktails/Travels with a Curator are turning into a history/art/architecture/literature entertaining encyclopedia. Thank you.

@ThomasELeClair

,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,such magnitude of majestry is rare..............It is awesome,,,,,,,,,,,I stand silent and in awe..........................

@M-T-123

I love returning to Cocktails with a Curator🙏🐾🙏

@meggallucci5300 4 жыл бұрын

Totally wonderful presentation in every way. Salomon weaves history, art and culture into a cohesive pattern. Irresistible!

@fryderykzygmanowski9631 Жыл бұрын

I love your interviews. Every of them makes me pleasure and I can focus on listening every your clips.

@tomg8638 4 жыл бұрын

Perfectly wonderful series. A great respite during such challenging times. Thank you.

@james_loney 2 жыл бұрын

Masterful presentation, content, and a wonderful presenter. Can't wait to get back to the Frick and see this portrait. Please continue with your online lectures, even those of us who can never get to the Frick for whatever reason, depend on your erudition and passion to enliven our lives! Be well, and flourish!

@LutheranLiarNYC 4 жыл бұрын

These “tours” are simply amazing. This portrait has always been a favorite; so interesting to hear more about the sitter. Thank you!

@ettiena 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for these excellent lectures,a great comfort during this terrible time.

@garywait3231 3 жыл бұрын

Having spent my youth within a few miles of the Saratoga battlefield, and having visited Burgoyne's tomb in the Abby and seen his portrait at the Frick, I especially enjoyed this well balanced and sympathetic presentation, which brought these and other elements together in a most engaging presentation! Thanks !! (Footnote: very much enjoy both your Coctails- and Travels-with-the-Curator series!)

@ejay403 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks you so much for this talk. Most welcome right now.

@barbaraschoetzau8740 4 жыл бұрын

What a great talk! Thank you Xavier

@dawnjackson1802 4 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the enrichment discussion of Westminster Abbey. The background on General Burgoyne was valuable. Thanks from Canada.

@dasherbug 4 жыл бұрын

I was watching this particular show in Saratoga Springs with my mother today. How appropriate!

@robertmeadows-rogers6863 3 жыл бұрын

As always, Mr. Salomon, you have presented art history with such humanity and compassion that you immediately legitimate the place of art in our culture. Thank you.