Gardener Museum
2023Overview
In the early morning of March 18, 1990, thirteen artworks were stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston — the largest art theft in history. While the stolen works have never been recovered, a group of artists have managed to bring them back to life — with a twist.
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La Sortie de Pesage
Edgar Degas's "La Sortie De Pesage"
Original painting by Edgar Degas titled "La Sortie De Pesage" was one of 13 artworks stolen from the Gardner Museum on March 18, 1990. Originally purchased by Isabella Stewart Gardner at auction from Galerie Georges Petit, Paris in July 1919 for 2,750 francs for two drawings. The artwork, created with pen and watercolor on paper, has never resurfaced.
Blake's Rendition
While the original painting is very small, measuring 6 x 4 inches, Blake decided to go BIG and painted his version at 36 x 60 inches, using spray paint on canvas. The original painting is currently hanging in Grandma's cottage at Hideaway Ranch.