Dear Anna,
How relaxing. I read this as I was about to turn in. The croissant and melange of porcelain had me fooled. It was so inviting, but truly too beautiful to eat :)
Thank you for the description of how porcelain in made. Such a laborious process, truly a work of art. The Kiln is magnificent. The hall with the viewing chairs is so peaceful. Is the museum well attended (in non-COVID times)?
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It's a wonderful blog. When I go to bed in a few moments I will look again at the pictures. Easy to enlarge them and focus on details that way.
Hope you have a peaceful weekend. I lose track of the days lately and it seems my weekends blend in with the rest of the week.
Your New York friend, who regrets the end of summer is coming close,
Affectionately,
AG
Dear AG,
I was in the museum even before Corona times and and was there almost alone in the exhibition rooms. If guided tours are offered again, I will probably take part to learn more about porcelain at first hand.
I always like it when you take a closer look at the photos. Unfortunately, the lighting conditions in the museum were not ideal for taking pictures, so I have to withhold many beautiful and extraordinary pieces from you. So there were for example still some of those deceptive real 'trompe-l'œil'. Indeed kitschy, but masterly made.
That summer is coming to an end, I also regret. In two weeks school will start again and with it a regular daily routine. During the holidays I sometimes feel like you, losing track of time.
Wishing you many more late summer days to enjoy before autumn comes. Stay well and safe!
Affectionately,
Anna
Dear Anna
I did look at the pictures and some were spectacular, especially the Vase décor / Vasendekor (Porzellanmanufaktur Augarten). The details on that, and even the texture came through beautifully.
Cicada for me herald the end of summer. When hear them, I sense the years coming back and fading into each other.
Be well, be peaceful.
Affectionately,
Your New York friend,
AG
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