Art and Photography Blog

Photos from Florence Griswold Museum Old Lyme CT

I recently went again to the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme CT. The Griswold House offered features found in the influential art colonies of France and Holland: a stimulating environment, artistic camaraderie, inexpensive lodging, and picturesque scenery. Now you can see what happen. 

                


 

 

Photos of the Hadams CT

There are a number of different towns in CT that make up the Hadams in the lower Connecticut River valley. Here are images of several including the ferry at Hadlyme CT. 

           

 

Photos of Copper Beech Inn Ivortytown CT

I recently spent a nice weekend at the Copper Beech Inn in Ivorytown CT. Great food. 

    
                
 
 



 

 

Photos of Sunset in Essex CT

Here was a wonderful spring sunset in Essex CT. 

Photos of Chester CT and Lunch at River Tavern Spring 2011

I have covered the lower Connecticut River valley on several occasions. Here is images from two great lunches at the River Tavern and the town of Chester CT itself, one of my favorite towns.  

           

 

Photographs of The Lower Connecticut RIver Valley

I posted some pictures of this area earlier in the summer. I returned and here is what I found. 

                                 

Photos of Florence Griswold Museum of American Impressionism: Interiors

In early 20^th century Florence Griswold opened her boarding house to artists searching for a quiet country retreat where they could rejuvenate their spirits and find sources of inspiration. The group was known as the Lyme Art Colony and Miss Florence's boardinghouse became the center of Impressionism in America. Now the Florence Griswold Museum provides a look at how they lived and what they did. I was recently there and here are photos of the interior. There were murals on many of the door panels. In my last post I covered the exterior. 

                                
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Photos of Florence Griswold Museum of American Impressionism: Exteriors

In early 20^th century Florence Griswold opened her boarding house to artists searching for a quiet country retreat where they could rejuvenate their spirits and find sources of inspiration. The group was known as the Lyme Art Colony and Miss Florence's boardinghouse became the center of Impressionism in America. Now the Florence Griswold Museum provides a look at how they lived and what they did. I was recently there and here are photos of the exterior. In my next post I will provide my photos of the interior.

                                      
 
 
 
 

Photos of Essex CT on a Summer Day

Here is another great Connecticut River town, Essex on a summer day. 

                                   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Photos of Chester CT on a Summer Day

One of my favorite small towns has become Chester CT, located near the mouth of the Connecticut River. Here are images taken on a summer day.