Philbrook Description

I have taken several trips to the Philbrook since attending Rogers State University, however this is the first time I really looked closely at the grandeur of the museum. The impeccable architecture and the art that fills the museum. There has been one painting inpaticular that I always revisit every time I go. I could stare at for days. The splendor of the old Philips home is magnificent.

You can tell how much Waite Philips loved architecture not only in his wonderful home he built for him and his family but also Philips Tower is just as amazing. The Philbrook was built in 1972 with the architecture of the Italian Renaissance revival style. The Philbrook as 72 rooms with beautiful formal gardens that can be admired from the terrace on each floor of the house, however the best view in my opinion is off the second floor terrace. The Philbrook was donated to Tulsa in 1938 to be used as an art museum. One of my favorite things was the ceilings and pillars. To imagine the craftsmanship that went into creating this house is amazing. The hand painted ceiling by the staircase is breathtaking. The detail of the pillars by the staircase is mind blowing to me, such craftsmanship went into creating. All the frieze detail on the column’s and walls is beautiful. …show more content…
One of my favorite pieces at the Philbrook is The Little Shepherdess by William Bouguereau. This painting is oil on canvas located on the second floor it is 62.6 inches tall and 36.6 inches wide making this painting life size. The little shepherdess is painted among a pastoral setting with her confident gaze assessing the viewer. It is so life like. Painted so delicately