La Donna Velata. Walking into the darkened room she immediately catches your eye.
A beautiful, dark haired, dark eyed woman who obviously is happy to see you and seems to have a secret she wants to share with you. The directness of her gaze rivets and intrigues you. The gentle warmth of her smile brings you to her side. As you come closer you are struck by the richness of her dress, luxurious folds of lustrous white damask trimmed in dark gold. The warmth of the colors enhance the glow of her skin and smile. You’re sure this is a woman of wealth radiating confidence and dignity and respect, maybe it isn’t you she’s waiting for.
You notice the chemise off her shoulders, the partly open bodice, a wisp of hair curled over her brow. Obviously this is a woman waiting for her most intimate friend, maybe her lover. Who is she? Who is she waiting for? What is the meaning of the pearl in her hair? You may not know all the answers but you do know this is a woman who has captivated your emotions, a woman you want to spend more time with and become more intimate with.
Come to the Nevada Museum of Art and meet the Woman with the Veil. Decide for yourself who she is and why Raphael painted her portrait with such loving care.
Newsletter
Spring 2010
News & Updates
The next Art Break is scheduled for Saturday, May 22nd at 11:30 AM. This docent-led tour for volunteers only, will feature the Botero Show and the RBC Wealth Management Show, The Human Touch. Lunch and discussion to follow.
Art Bite Series: Fridays, 12-12:30 PM. May 14th, Latin American History professor Linda Curcio-Nagy will present Popular Culture and Politics in the World of Botero. May 21st will feature Botero and the Cultural Geographies of Latin America, a visual tour through Columbia and Latin America.
This spring First Thursdays will take place 5-7 PM on May 6th, June 3rd and July 1st. May will feature music by The Sturdy Beggars.
Sunday Jazz Brunch on May 16th welcomes the Reno Jazz Youth Orchestra. Join us again June 20th and July 18th for more great jazz. $5-$15, A la carte brunch menu from Café Musée.
Penelope Gottieb’s No $ Down comes down May 23rd. If you haven’t strolled through this neighborhood, you’re missing out. See it in the Media Gallery.
Museum Hours
GALLERY & STORE
Wednesday – Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM
Thursdays 10 AM to 8 PM
Closed Monday, Tuesday and National Holidays
LIBRARY
Wednesday – Sunday 11 AM to 2 PM
1st Thursday 5 to 7 PM
CAFÉ MUSÉE
Wednesday – Sunday 11 AM – 2:30 PM
Closed Monday & Tuesday
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
Tuesday – Friday 9AM - 5PM
Volunteers Needed
Are you interested in serving on the volunteer board, or learning web design? Have you always wanted to explore being a docent? We are currently looking for help in these areas as well as the Annual Arts and Flowers Luncheon, support for planning volunteer recognition events and administration work. For more information, please contact Rosalind Bedell at rosalind.bedell@nevadaart.org.
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