What’s visually different about cities compared to the natural world? Reflections and artificial light are two big ones. What’s different about photography and painting? Depth of field is one big difference. Everything in an oil painting can be equally sharp.
The Richard Estes show at the Smithsonian American Art Museum is an excellent place to explore the above differences. Highly recommended based on my visit today.
superb show, and one of the few art museums in Washington open past 5:30 (Smithsonian, e.g., Sackler) or 6 pm (National Gallery of Art, which is only open until 5 pm Mon-Sat), as National Portrait & American Art are open 11:30 until 7 pm every day except Christmas — so Estes is easy to see for those who get a later start to their day!