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| Detail from Shield of Achilles (1821) by John Flaxman |
Yeah, I'm still sick and tired. Feeling really awful today. . .
But it takes little effort to post a "Photo of the Day" and share a few words. ;-)
Anyways, I recently visited the Huntington Museum. I'm not a big fan of Neoclassicism, but I'm starting to develop a fondness. It still feels slightly inauthentic and pretentious, but the beauty wins me over. For instance, nothing can be more inflated in self-importance than Homeric pastiche, yet I can't help but appreciate this sculpture for its craftsmanship and lovely detail.
Hopefully, I'll get back to the Huntington sometime soon to snap a few more detailed images for you all. It's a real beauty, hidden away in the corner of one of the upper parlours.
