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Queen Califia’s Magical Circle, Part III

Posted on September 22, 2016 by pearlsandprose

Queen Califia’s Magical Circle is the only American sculpture garden, and the last major international project created by Niki de Saint Phalle. In part II, I told you I’d be focusing on de Saint Phalle’s shades of blue. Under the … Continue reading →

Posted in photography | Tagged California, Escondido, Kit Carson Park, mosaic tiles, Niki de Saint Phalle, Queen Califia's Magical Circle, sculpture garden | 10 Comments

Dumbarton Oaks, part II

Posted on August 3, 2010 by pearlsandprose

A litle more history about Dumbarton Oaks. Robert Woods Bliss (perfect name for someone who owned all this, huh?) commissioned Igor Stravinsky to compose a concerto for his thirtieth wedding anniversary in 1938. The Concerto in E-flat for chamber orchestra is more commonly … Continue reading →

Posted in architecture, art, gardening | Tagged Beatrix Farrand, brick walkways, Dumbarton Oaks, Georgetown, horseshoe fountain, Igor Stravinsky, loggia, mosaic tiles, music room, pebble garden, Robert Woods Bliss, swimming pool, Washington D.C. | 3 Comments

Tag Archives: mosaic tiles

Queen Califia’s Magical Circle, Part III

Dumbarton Oaks, part II

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