Thomas Moore email: TMooreSr@me.com Telephone: 801.791.9918
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September 29, 2012
LIVING WITH HISTORY: “LORD BYRON IN MY BACK GARDEN”
Such a lovely article. I feel exactly the same way!
Thomas Moore email: TMooreSr@me.com Telephone: 801.791.9918
September 23, 2012
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May 14, 2012
THE BRITISH LIBRARY: 14TH AND 15TH CENTURIES VERNACULAR PROSE HISTORIOGRAPHY
The British Library’s collection of chronicles which were made for English and French princes and monarchs is fascinating. When I was a graduate student studying 14th and 15th century historical events, I became fascinated with these illuminated histories which were designed for public reading. Reading in public became part of the culture of royal princely courts. The British Library’s collection is outstanding in size and impressive in their profusion of gold and colors. I thought I might have a few readers who might like to enjoy these splendid vernacular histories; they are exquisite pieces of art–jewels, in fact. Enjoy.
St. Louis receives “relics” from Charlemagne
Funeral of Charles VI
Battle of Castillion
Marriage of Henry V and Catherine of Valois
Miniature depicts the assault on St. James in Normandy 1426
Coronation of Henry IV
Edward IV receives the book of illuminations
Landscape of Britain
Richard II’s Coronation,1377
John of Gaunt, 1st duke of Lancaster, dines with the King of Portugal
King Arthur and his sword EX CALIBUR
Thomas Moore email: TMooreSr@me.com Telephone: 801.791.9918
February 12, 2012
HENRY VIII’S WRITING DESK: Taken with the King to THE FIELD OF THE CLOTH OF GOLD NR CALAIS IN 1520
Everything about Henry VIII was rich and spectacular. The few items we still see in museums today which date to Henry VIII and the Tudor period reveal the magnificence of Henry’s court. Look at this!
Thomas Moore email: TMooreSr@me.com Telephone: 801.791.9918
February 1, 2012
THE MONA LISA: A REMARKABLE DISCOVERY SHEDS LIGHT ON THE DA VINCI MASTERPIECE
All the focus on daVinci in London this year has stirred a great deal of interest world-wide. A remarkable discovery has given further insight into the MONA LISA in the Louvre. This is really amazing. HOT OFF THE PRESS!
Thomas Moore email: TMooreSr@me.com Telephone: 801.791.9918
January 28, 2012
WARTSKI announces a loan exhibition of the works of FABERGE — A DIAMOND JUBILEE TRIBUTE
Wartski announces a loan exhibition — A DIAMOND JUBILEE TRIBUTE – FABERGE from a private collection. This amazing EXHIBITION will take place from 15 – 25th May 11am to 5 pm 14 Grafton Street, London W1S 4DE. Yesterday, I visited WARTSKI on Grafton Street in the heart of Mayfair. I was thrilled to hear of the upcoming EXHIBITION of a private collection of FABERGE – A DIAMOND JUBILEE TRIBUTE. These kinds of special exhibitions are delighting the public during this special time when we celebrate the Queen’s DIAMOND JUBILEE. Thrilling!
During my visit, I photographed the famous portrait of Queen Alexandra delightfully covered in her magnificent jewels. It was thrilling to see. I also photographed some images of some of the most fabulous pieces of FABERGE which are on offer. Goodness, IT IS INCREDIBLE.
Thomas Moore email: TMooreSr@me.com Telephone: 801.791.9918
