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Which Witch?

Fri., Oct. 10, 2014 | Thea Page
The Huntington's recently acquired The Three Witches or The Weird Sisters, painted by Henry Fuseli (1741-1825) in about 1785, goes on view tomorrow in the Huntington Art Gallery. It's one of three full-size color versions that the artist made.
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Mourning Attire

Fri., Oct. 3, 2014 | Matt Stevens
When black became the new blackThe death of France's Louis XV in 1774 was good for fashion. At the time, much of Europe followed a long-established etiquette
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On the Nature of Vesuvius

Thu., Oct. 2, 2014 | Catherine Hess
Finding the sublime in a newly acquired pair of paintingsEighteenth-century travelers on the Grand Tour of Europe sought out Naples, Italy, not only for its museums and ancient ruins, but also for that marvel of nature
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A Legacy in Silver

Wed., Sept. 24, 2014 | Bonnie Taylor
"I ask myself: 'Will this thing last for at least 100 years?'" Hudson Roysher told the Los Angeles Times in 1967. "My work has to be of the best quality that I am capable of at the time." Roysher, a renowned silversmith whose work is displayed in The Huntington's Virginia Steele
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Picturing a Bloom

Thu., Sept. 18, 2014 | Kate Lain
It bloomed, it smelled weird, and then, within hours, the much-anticipated show was over. And while the excitement surrounding the bloom may have passed, the images of it remain, some already superseded by other images we've taken since
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An Eclectic Collection of Orchids

Fri., Sept. 12, 2014 | Dylan Hannon
In October, The Huntington will host the annual Southland Orchid Show and Sale. As in previous years, exhibitors will display orchids from around the world, a reflection of the passion among collectors for the vast and diverse Orchidaceae family.
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The Gift of Time

Wed., Aug. 27, 2014 | Susan Turner-Lowe
Every now and then a coworker comes along who is absolutely made for the job. They live it, breathe it, are the essence of the work—so much so that you think the job is them. In fact, you don't know which came first
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The Library Tomorrow

Tue., Aug. 26, 2014 | Matt Stevens
The next time you walk into the Library's main exhibition hall to see "Remarkable Works, Remarkable Times," be sure to stop into "The Library Today" gallery. Several remarkable videos will vie for your attention