Total Pageviews

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

The Dallas Museum of Art

The Dallas Museum of Art is generously supported by individuals, foundations and corporations.  All visitors have access to the museum at no charge.  Fees are charged for special exhibitions.

The collections are amazing!  Here are my favorites:










An Ancestor Effigy Post
from Peru
circa 1476-1534 AD











Mask with Seal or Otter Spirit
from the Yukon area of Alaska
19th Century







The Conversion of Saint Paul
by Benjamin Ward
circa 1786










Portrait of George Washington
by Rembrandt Peal
circa 1850










Mahogany, Mother-of Pearl,
Ivory & Tortoiseshell
from Goa, India
circa 1680-1700








This bowl with lid was made to
store ritual items.

It is from Nigeria.
circa 1880-1954







Carved panel of red sandstone
from India
18th Century








Conch Shell used in Hindu
& Buddhist rituals













Buddhist Jeweled Plaque
from Nepal made of copper,
coral & jewels
18th - 19th Century

No comments: