How do you install a half ton marble lion's head on the wall? #verycarefully

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Born on this date in 1819, Horace Kelley, museum founder and benefactor.

Love is in the air! The reference desk received an interesting question recently: where to propose on museum grounds. We recommended the Fine Arts Garden. Here's to hoping congratulations and best wishes are now in order.

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“the love hours...dedicated to every stitch.” ~ John Chaich

Sir Anthony Blunt, one of the most infamous spies of the 20th century, was also an expert on Nicholas Poussin. Sherman Lee, one of the most famous art museum directors of the 20th century, was also an expert at seeing the hidden value and authorship in a work of art. The two star in this fascinating story of how the museum acquired a masterpiece.