As you could see, I was in Washington too, a city I had last visited in 1985! I’ve had a great time there – the National Gallery is a must-see: their Da Vinci is lovely, their Bronzinos are amazing, their Pontormo is probably the best one I have ever seen, the Vermeers are a classic, their collection of Impressionists is a very important one. I could also visit a tiny museum named Phillips Collection, where you can see Renoir’s Luncheon of the Boating Party. I should also mention the National Portrait Gallery, where you can see the only existing portrait of Pocahontas. Although there are only a few true masterpieces, the historical aspect involving those whose portraits hang there is of great interest. For example, I could discover there the story of the great African-American Shakesperian actor Ira Aldridge (an excellent theme for a movie, isn’t it?)
