27 June 2021 Boston
$500 million of art was stolen from this collection back in 1990. If the 13 items that were stolen are worth this much, then the rest of the items in the mansion must be worth billions. It was packed full by Isabella Gardner back at the turn of the century. The arrangement of all the works have remained the same as she left it as per her wishes. That is except for the pieces that were stolen, the empty frames that contained the paintings are still hanging. All in all this is a very special place. The central courtyard is packed with blooming plants: orchids, fuchsia, lilies, and much more. The Art was very interesting and the ephemera even more so. Isabella was very active in the Art scene and she corresponded with impressionists that were still alive at the time. This correspondence was on display as well as autographs of other famous folks from that time period.
Love these blooms
Peaceful and serene
A new fiddle head fern emerging
The interior courtyard
A riot of blooms
Ginger Tea anyone?
A Rembrandt that was not stolen
Not Vlad Putin
A headless man with an extra head... seems like a simple solution
Walking Stick
The fancy plaque on the elevator door
There is a $10 million reward for the missing paintings
Still missing.
Yes, they stole a Rembrandt the "Sea of Galilee"
Keeping with the foot theme from Museums
The fuzzy fez was fancy
Found a bit of light to take a selfie
Snake!
There is nothing like a vent of AC air blowing up your skirt!
After her stroke
In her heyday!
