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A Few of Our Favorite Things
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My favorite painting is "Winter Evening" by Leon Dabo in the Hartford Steam Boiler Collection. When I first saw Winter Evening at an exhibition a few years ago at the Florence Griswold Museum I was immediatley struck by its unique presence in the exhibition room. This luminous painting, full of light and color effects, conveyed a peacefull atmosphere, serene mood, and poetic vision. It still haunts me to this day.
— BRIAN M. HUNTER, NEW YORK
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"Bathers at Griswold Beach" is my favorite painting because of the way William Chadwick captured the beauty of the ocean and the elegance of the time period as well as the grace of the ladies at the beach.
— ANGELA OLSEN
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"My favorite is Red-Headed Woman" too. I agree with Shawn on the mysterious connection between the artist and the model. I find it to be very relaxing and pleasing to the eye. I am also partial to red-headed women because my sister has the same red hair and beautiful ivory skin.
— VICKIE MICHAEL, NORTH CAROLINA
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Former Membership Coordinator
Shawn Savage
Favorite: Ivan Olinsky (1878-1962) "Red-Headed Woman", c. 1918
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Former Fundraising Office Coordinator
Chris Kullstroem
Favorite: Arthur Heming (1870–1940) "Aurora Borealis," 1906
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Former Registrar
Nicole Wholean
Favorite: Elizabeth Enders (b. 1939), "Maine Series II," 1987
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Director of Education & Outreach
David Rau
Favorite: Lilian Westcott Hale (1880–1963) "Woman Resting," ca. 1942
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Former Museum Shop Manager
Lois Bordner
Favorite: Henry Rankin Poor, "Beagle Hound"
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Former Executive Assistant to the Director
Donna Carlson
Favorite: Star Block Quilt, Red and White Cotton, Late 19th Century
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