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So that's the painting that inspired Sondheim's musical, Sunday in the Park with George, which I'll admit I have not seen. Seems like pairing that musical with a viewing of the painting would be fun.

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Thanks for the comment Frank, if only I had known I could have had the music playing. Im sure it would have enhanced the experience! I’m all about the multi medium cross pollination!

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According to Wikipedia, Sondheim and James Lapine "spent several days at the Art Institute of Chicago studying the painting" so there's good precedent for what you're doing!

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I really love this, Kyle. (I wrote a whole paper on that monkey for an art history class, once upon a time 😊 )

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Thanks Sarah, I always appreciate your kind comments. What a fun coincidence about the monkey, I hope you still have that paper!

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