Get your own masterpiece legally, courtesy of the National Gallery

[aragarna]

For some unexplained mysterious reason, the National Gallery suddenly felt the urge to make LEGALLY available HD digital copies of some 35,000 of their masterpieces. Like, you know, you wouldn't have to exceed your radius to admire all this art... I wonder if that was an idea suggested by Elizabeth so that criminals on anklet could still enjoy all those beauties from home, or if that was an idea from the direction to discourage such criminals to come and visit their friend from too close. ;-)

In all seriousness, that is truly a great initiative. :-)


(and yes, I'm back! More later!)

Comments

[kerrylang.livejournal.com]

Well, now Neal can't complain anymore :))).

Welcome back!!! Did you see enough kilts now for a lifetime? ;)

[aragarna.livejournal.com]

LOL not for a lifetime. For... a couple years maybe? (This was my 4th trip to Scotland!)

[elrhiarhodan]

Of course, this was my first search:

[aragarna.livejournal.com]

of course :-)

[sinfulslasher]

You meant to say, this was your research for your next fic, right?

[elrhiarhodan]

Actually, that painting is featured in a work in progress.

[aragarna.livejournal.com]

See, research. And perfect material for fanart!

[sinfulslasher]

\o/

Though I actually meant Ara's idea of El being behind all this for Neal's sake. Which is obviously the truth. *nodnod*

[elrhiarhodan]

Ah, no. Sadly not.

It's a rather bizarre story that's been languishing for about 3 years

[sinfulslasher]

You can do though, ya know? /stating the obvious

Also? *pets you* Damn plunneh is being recalcitrant? Doth thou need a cheerleader?

[leesa_perrie]

LOL! Yes, El thinks she's being kind to Neal - Mozzie thinks it's nice of the museum to provide a 'shopping' list! :D :D

I like the initiative, it means people can see the artwork who wouldn't normally be able to - and will also encourage people to visit if they can.

[aragarna.livejournal.com]

LOL yes, of course Mozzie would be delighted. :-)

And yes, it's great to have some decent quality images of those masterpieces. And not just for fanart. ;-)

[embroiderama]

Oooh, awesome! Welcome back!

[nieseryjna.livejournal.com]

How can you be so cheerful day after vacation :P
Actually I think it's something google started - if you know art project they provide high resolution photos from many museums all over the world. But that's fun info! Another place to visit virtually :)

[aragarna.livejournal.com]

The expected answer should be "I went to bed early and had a solid night of sleep" but well... I had a few things to catch on, among which a Revenge episode. So can't say I went to bed early, but I can say I went to bed happy. ;-)


I've heard of a few institutes and organizations doing this too. This is great. :-)

[sinfulslasher]

OMG I absolutely love this!!!

Could this be any more perfect for White Collar?! Somebody has to write this! It was totally El's doing! *pets Neal*