Os primeiros imigrantes judeus chegaram às Índias Ocidentais em 1658, mas levaram quase um século para construir uma sinagoga adequada, por instigação de seu líder, Isaac Touro. A Sinagoga Touro é agora a mais antiga do país. Localizada em uma rua tranquila, o edifício foi projetado pelo arquiteto Peter Harrison e combina alegremente tradições georgianas com judaicas sefarditas.
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GAMES, GAMBLERS & CARTOMANCERS: The New Cardsharps brings together seventeen contemporary artists who have revisited the art historical trop of card play. Card playing is rooted in Newport’s history
Rhode Island Newport 1954 Photo: Elliott Erwitt
It's hardly a real break.
"Tennis Tournament," by George Bellows (1920) DIMENSIONS • 9" x 12" (Image: 7.5" x 8.38") • 12" x 16" (Image: 10" x 11.19") • 16" x 20" (Image: 13" x 14.56") • 20" x 24" (Image: 16" x 18") • 24" x 30" (Image: 19" x 21.25") Archival Inkjet on Fine Art Paper Smooth Surface - Matte Finish - Inset Borders ABOUT THE ARTWORK ----------------------------- For one week in 1919 some of tennis's most legendary competitors met at the grass courtyard of Rhode Island's Newport Casino. George Bellows was present for the event, and though he was himself an avid tennis player, his deeper fascination was with the setting itself. Whereas his famous paintings of clandestine boxing matches are dark and lurid, emphasizing the raw power of the competitors and the animal passions of the crowd, "Tennis Tournament" is suffused in heavenly sunlight that sweeps across the lush, green courtyard. The well-dressed attendees are calm and collected; some watch the game while others mill about the grounds, politely socializing. Just as Bellows made no attempt to romanticize his working class subjects, he likewise refrains from any criticism of the wealthy at Newport; he depicts contemporary American society as it was, and leaves it for us to decide how to feel about it. ART-CENTRIC DESIGN ----------------------------- Vintage art is not standardized. The original works are usually too long, or too short, to neatly fill a store-bought frame. Most shops arbitrarily crop the artwork to match, leading to claustrophobic prints with missing or partial elements. These modifications — sometimes trivial, sometimes ludicrous — are not always shown in the product photos. We believe that the purpose of art is not to fill a frame; it is the purpose of a frame to showcase the art. Our prints have inset borders that make up any differences in proportion between the artwork and a standard frame, so that you can experience the art as the artist intended. They look sharp in beveled mats, may be float mounted, or inserted directly into standard frames; the borders providing a mat-like accent around the image. There are many styles from which to choose. Framing is a fun, creative process that enhances the artwork and livens your space for years to come. Should you like any advice, feel free to reach out. CUSTOMIZATION AND IMAGE REQUESTS ----------------------------- We are happy to customize our prints to fit your frame. Borderless prints may require the artwork to be cropped to fit a new aspect ratio. In such cases, we will provide a mockup to ensure that the final product meets with your approval. If you’re looking for an artwork that is not in our catalog, feel free to ask if we can provide it. We will print any public domain or openly licensed image that is available in high resolution. MUSEUM QUALITY ----------------------------- Giclée process prints are the gold standard in fine art reproduction. We use a matte finish, cotton fiber paper to maximize detail while eliminating glare. Our prints display a wide color gamut, deep blacks and beautiful tonal transitions. Produced using only archival materials, they will not fade or yellow, but maintain their original quality for as long as you own them. HANDMADE DECLARATION ----------------------------- To assure artistic quality, all of our production and design is strictly in-house. Every print has been proofed, calibrated and inspected for defects. We do not drop ship, resell or make use of third-party production partners. SHIPPING AND PACKAGING ----------------------------- All orders ship within one business day via USPS First Class, Priority Mail or Priority Mail Express. Sizes 9” x 12” and 12” x 16” ship in a flat configuration, unless combined with larger prints, which require tubes. We will replace any lost or damaged items at no expense to you. HAPPINESS GUARANTEE ----------------------------- We will promptly address any issues that may arise with your order. If you are unhappy with your print for any reason, you are welcome to return it for a full refund.
By Joy Hakim Surprisingly, in a country that cares about its founding history, few Americans know of Thomas Jefferson’s Statute for Religious Freedom, a document that Harvard’s distinguished (emeritus) history professor, Bernard Bailyn called, “the most important document in American history, bar none.” Yet that document is not found in most school standards, so it’s rarely taught. How come?
Celebrate Irish History Month in Newport, RI with traditional Irish fare at local favorites like Fastnet Pub, Buskers Pub, Tavern on Broadway and O'Brien's Pub.
If you are planning a Newport Rhode Island romantic getaway, here are some tips on where to stay, things to do and where to eat, in winter or summer.
I recently read a book called Private Newport byBettie Pardee. It was a brilliant book, documenting some of Newport's last private "cottages". Every since 1851, when the Wetmore family built Chateau Sur Mer, millionaires, debutantes, socialites, tycoons, businessmen, philanthropists, architects, historians, heirs, heiresses, celebrities, Presidents, senators and more have built "cottages" and summered in Newport (even a few billionaires, like Doris Duke, Dodo Hamilton and Lawrence Ellison). Today, many of the grand mansions they built are now museums and institutions, a few have even been demolished or burned down, but there are some that are still private homes, many owned by newcomers, but a few owned by occupants that have lived there decades or even grew up their. Here are some of those privates homes. Bellevue House Bellevue House is owned by Ronald L Fleming, the noted preservationist, urban planter and President of the Townscape Institute, who bought the home from the estate's second owner. He restored Bellevue House's beautiful rose gardens and added several intricate outbuildings, included a teahouse, which is a replicate of the main house. Built in 1910 by Ogden Codman Jr, it was the summer home of heiress Martha Codman. She later shocked her friends by marrying opera singer, Maxim Karolik, 30 years her junior. After Martha's death, Maxim continued to summer in the home until his death. It was then owned by singer and actress Jane Pickens, whom Fleming purchased it from. Fleming hopes to one day live in a small keeper's cottage at the back of the property, his kids having the main house, and that he will occasionally be invited over for dinner. Beaulieu Newport would not be the place it is today without people like Ruth Buchanan Wheeler of Beaulieu. Heiress to the Dow Chemical Company fortune, she has lived in the home for fifty years. Her late husband Wiley T. Buchanan, who served as President Eisenhower's (a fellow Newporter) Chief of Protocol, bought the dump of a house in the 1960's and he and Ruth restored the estate to the masterpiece it is now. Built in 1859 by a Peruvian merchant, it was later bought by William Waldorf Astor, whose aunt lived in nearby Beechwood. He sold the home to Cornelius and Grace Vanderbilt. When Grace died in 1953, the home slowly faded, until the Buchanans purchased it. After Wiley's death, Ruth married her high school sweetheart, Edward Wheeler, who died in 2009. When asked if she wished her husband had picked a different home to restore, back in 1961, Ruth quickly retorted "No" she further says "The house is perfect. It was a headache. But now it is perfect" The Ledges Occupying one of the most spectacular promontories in Newport, overlooking Bailey's Beach, is the graceful estate, The Ledges, also known as The Cushing Family Compound. Howard Cushing III, the owner and current President of The Sprouting Rock Beach Association (Bailey's Beach), lives in the main house with his wife, Nora, and their two sons, Jamie and Howard. The estate was built by Howard's great grandfather, Robert Cushing, and passed down through family hands until he ended up with it in 1964. Also living on the estate, residing in a small cottage, is Howard's brother, Thomas Cushing, and his wife, Caterine. Down the street his Howard's sister, Minnie Coleman. Recently redone by interior designer John Peixinho, the home was featured, in 2007, in the film Evening. The Ledges is the only home on Ocean Avenue still in the hands of descendants of it's original occupants. Wildacre Though currently for sale, Wildacre had been for many years, up until it was listed, the home of billionairess Dorrance "Dodo" Hamilton. Dodo, an heiress to the Campbell's Soup fortune whose net worth is around $1.1 billion, purchased the home back in 1998, when she first came to Newport. Hamilton set out to restore the home, which was a wreck, back into the former beauty it was. Originally built as a bungalow in 1901 by Irving Gill, with gardens designed by the Olmstead Brothers, it was, overtime, enlarged into the mansion it is today. In 2008, the estate and grounds were the scene of Dodo's 80th Birthday Party. An avid preservationist, Hamilton has purchased what remains of the Blue Gardens on the former Curtiss James estate, Beacon Hill, which she plans on restoring and living after she moves from Wildacre. Stonor Lodge On November 6, 2012, Noreen Stonor Drexel died at her summer home, Stonor Lodge. Named after her parent's home in England, Stonor Lodge was Noreen's residence for more than 50 years. Noreen, who was famous for her large financial contributions to the Newport Hospital, Newport Birthing Center and the Preservation Society of Newport, usually headed up Rhode Island's Republican National Committee with her good friend, Eileen Slocum, who died in 2008. Stonor Lodge was built by Noreen and her husband, John R Drexel III, who grew up in Newport and died in 2007, back in the early 1950's. Noreen also spent her winters in Palm Beach and New York City. After her husband's death, she had moved into the spacious former garage house of the estate, which she converted into a residence like her friend Oatsie Charles. The Whim Formerly the gardener's cottage and garage to the neighboring estate, Land's End, it is now the dower house of famed Georgetown hostess Marion "Oatsie" Charles, wife of the late Robert H. Charles, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for President Kennedy. Oatsie, the current President of The Newport Restoration Foundatio, purchased the cottage when she also bought Land's End with her first husband, Thomas Leiter, in 1940. When Thomas died, she moved into The Whim with her second husband, Robert. The six-bedroom cottage was redone by Oatsie and turned into what she called "A lovely jewel". Charles filled the home with a large assortment of antiques, including antique panels from nearby Marble House, which she purchased at it's auction and now grace The Whim's "garage" walls. Oatsie also redidi the grounds, which she filled with several beautiful gardens. The Windmill Designed by Jackie Kennedy and owned by the same people for decades, The Windmill is now for rent. The reason, a recent hike in property taxes. It was owned by the Auchincloss Family, who lived at the nearby Hammersmith Farm, the last farm in Newport and now privately owned. When Janet Auchincloss sold Hammersmith Farm in 1977, she and the other family members kept many of the outbuildings, where they would continue to summer for decades. The main buildings they kept were The Castle (formerly the farmhouse), The Palace (formerly the garages) and The Windmill (a windmill). For many year Jackie Kennedy herself summered at The Castle, but then gave it to her stepbrother, Hugh D "Yusha" Auchincloss, when she died. The Windmill was occupied by Nina Auchincloss, half sister of Gore Vidal, and was where she, for many years, spent her summers away from DC. With an increase in property taxes, Nina thought she would have to sell The Windmill. After celebrating Yusha's 80th birthday there, procedures were made to sell the home. Fortunately, Nina decided not to sell the home, but instead rent it out. TO BE CONTINUED...........
The Breakers Mansion, Newport, Rhode Island. A visit to the summer cottage of Cornelius Vanderbilt II, a luxurious summer retreat from the American gilded age.
A Newport RI mansion wedding at Ochre Court with cherub details throughout and a dove release post-ceremony. Newport RI wedding vendor team -Planner- Infinite Events Photographer- Jaimee Morse Videographer- Willowtree Films Venue- Ochre Court Rentals- Kadeem Rentals & La Affitto & Peak Event Services Catering- Morins Catering Florist- Stone
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Hi friends, welcome back to my Newport, Rhode Island series! The final house of the day was The Elms, and this might’ve been our favorite because it was luxurious but not so gaudy. This home was owned by Edward Berwind and his wife Herminie. He started his career in the Navy before retiring and founding…Continue reading ➞ Newport, Rhode Island – The Elms Tour
Read about The Astors' Beechwood Mansion - Newport, RI from Guest of a Guest on July 15, 2013
If any photographer asked me for tips on getting great photos of wedding couples in December in New England, I’d suggest they look into booking with two pro triathletes, to start. They’ll run, jump, dip, spin and do it hardly clothed in sub 30 degree weather, with a smile! Sarah and Adam fit their wedding into…
The final resting place of the famous Rhode Island lighthouse keeper who heroically saved dozens of people from drowning.
Newport's Touro Park is home to the remains of an old 17th century windmill... or is it?
The Gilded Age Newport Mansions of Rhode Island fall into the category of the ultra-rich. This is the kind of rich you rarely see today.
The best things to do in Newport, Rhode Island. Find out the best things to do, where to go, things to see in Newport, RI.
In Newport, Rhode Island are the Newport Mansions that are reminders of a the gilded age. Lavish parties, riches beyond measure, and America's ultimate summer destination. Take a peek in side America's opulent "summer cottages".
Rhode Island makes up for what it lacks in size with charm. Here are my favorite Instagrammable spots for your next trip to Newport and beyond.
In this article, Jane Hampton Cook writes about a Jewish Thanksgiving prayer, written by Rabbi Isaac Touro in 1765 amid the turmoil over the Stamp Act.
Oldest synagogue in the United States.
This glamorous Newport Rhode Island wedding at the Rosecliff Mansion (where The Great Gatsby was originally filmed) would do Jay Gatsby proud with its lavish waterfront ceremony, lush orchid flower ar...
Did you know Newport, Rhode Island has famous mansions with architecture from Europe, Asia, and Africa, a Chinese Tea House, and delicious Middle Eastern food?
Beaux-Arts, Neo-Renaissance, Chateauesque, and Neoclassical Revival. Yes, Classical Eclecticism is all four rolled up into a bun. Rejecting High Victorian picturesque irregularity, polychrome, and …
