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Wiggins-Winter at 57th and 5th Ave, 1948 Winter at 57th St and 5th Avenue by Guy C. Wiggins at Questroyal Fine Art
American Art

Winter at 57th St and 5th Avenue by Guy C. Wiggins at Questroyal Fine Art

November 17, 2020December 9, 2020 A Scholarly SkaterLeave a comment

Questroyal Fine Art, one of the best galleries for American paintings, recently asked me to write a guest post for its blog. I chose to talk about the gallery's recent acquisition - a New York City snow scene by Guy C. Wiggins. Check it out via this link.

Belle da Costa Greene by Paul Helleu The Fascinating Story of Belle da Costa Greene
Art History · Books

The Fascinating Story of Belle da Costa Greene

October 5, 2020 A Scholarly SkaterLeave a comment

If you're interested in rare books, notable bibliophiles, awesome women, or African-American history, I recommend reading Heidi Ardizzone's biography of Belle da Costa Greene.

Julia Morgan student id Julia Morgan, a Pioneering Female Architect
American Art · Architecture

Julia Morgan, a Pioneering Female Architect

June 5, 2020 A Scholarly Skater2 Comments

Julia Morgan was the first successful female architect in the Unites States. She designed over 700 structures and is best known for the fantastic Hearst Castle complex in California. Please enjoy my lengthy and well-researched article to discover her empowering and impressive story.

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