Sterling and Francine Clark Institute

We went yesterday. They have an exhibit called the Unknown Monet: Pastels and Drawings. It's an interesting exhibit of his sketchbooks and pastels from early in his career. Although an Impressionist, it seems Monet used drafting techniques extensively in developing his paintings. Very evident in his series of paintings of London bridges (Charing Cross and Waterloo). An astonishing portrait of the Rouen Cathedral caught my eye.

The museum is located in the beautiful Berkshires of western Massachusetts, in Williamstown. Aside from the Monet exhibit (which closes Sept 16th) is a wonderful exhibit of Gainsborough, Constable and Turner as well as a permanent collection of a variety of art that caught the eye of Francine or Sterling Clark.

Having brought the 5 year old along, I didn't spend as much time as I would have liked. I'll probably be back soon to remedy that!