Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Edward J. Berwind. The Elms. Newport Mansions. by Travis Simpkins

Edward J. Berwind. 1848-1936. The Elms. Newport Mansions. by Travis Simpkins


Portrait Sketch of
Edward Julius Berwind
( 1848 - 1936 )
Founder of the
Berwind-White Coal Mining Company
Owner of
The Elms
Newport, Rhode Island
The Preservation Society of Newport County
by Travis Simpkins



The Elms mansion - Newport, RI


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Edward Berwind. by Travis Simpkins. The Elms. Newport Mansions

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

New Book "Masonic America" by Dr. Vance Penn Includes Art by Travis Simpkins

Masonic America by Dr. Vance Penn Includes Portraits by Travis Simpkins


     I am pleased that some of my portraits are included in the new book, Masonic America: Architects of a Nation by Dr. Vance Penn. I contributed four images in all: Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Buffalo Bill Cody and Charles Lindbergh. Each one accompanies a chapter about that individual. Bro. Penn is based out of Texas and the content of this excellent book formed part of his doctoral dissertation. 


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The Three Graces. Roman. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. by Travis Simpkins

The Three Graces. Ancient Roman. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. by Travis Simpkins


Sketch of
The Three Graces
Aglaia (Beauty), Euphrosyne (Mirth) 
and Thalia (Abundance)
Ancient Roman, Imperial Period
2nd Century A.D.
Collection of the
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
by Travis Simpkins



Greek and Roman Galleries at the Metropolitan Museum of Art


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The Three Graces. Roman. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. by Travis Simpkins