Over the weekend a friend and I headed out to the Norton Museum to check out the Georgia O’Keefe and Ansel Adams exhibit, Natural Affinities. The exhibit showcases O’Keefe and Adams’ mutual appreciation for vast landscapes and nature, displaying many of their artworks inspired by the surroundings of Taos, New Mexico.
I wasn’t entirely a huge fan of O’Keefe’s work, but there was one photograph from Ansel Adams’ collection titled Moonrise, Hernandez, that I fell in love with. So many wonderful elements comprise this photo. The silky whispiness of the clouds and the eerie glow of the crosses in the graveyard are my favorite aspects. Unfortunately, I feel the online versions of the image fall short in comparison to the original print.
There was also an Impressionist exhibit, Landscapes from the Age of Impressionism, featuring works of famous impressionists like Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Claude Monet. Hands down my favorite piece in this collection included Charles Courtney Curran’s On the Heights.
And of course what trip to the Norton Museum would be complete without a rest under the Chihuly Persian Sealife ceiling.
All in all, it was a stellar trip to the Norton Museum. My date was of the highest caliber and we enjoyed the following: a delicious breakfast at Maria’s Cafe, iced coffee, and salad/soup greatness at Sweet Tomatoes. “Comfort Food” month was officially ending at Sweet Tomatoes, so I had to enjoy the last bit of tomato soup while I had the opportunity.