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From the Collection–Duyckinck’s Jacomina Winkler (and her crabby dog!)
Summer traditionally ends with dog days. You know those hot, listless, airless spans in August that have people dreaming of thunderstorms and cold fronts. But why not begin summer with a thought about dogs? This is not hard for me, … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Curatorial
Tagged 18th Century Art, American Art, Dogs, english art, From the Collection, Gerardus Duyckinck I, John Singleton Copley
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Where in the World is….?
In honor of Spring Break, and spring travelers everywhere, let’s send a shout-out to some of our painted friends who have also hit the road lately. The last time I checked, our artworks were not boozing it up on the … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Curatorial, Exhibitions
Tagged American Art, Duane Hanson, ex, Exhibitions, George Bellows, Henry Ossawa Tanner, Richard Diebenkorn, Robert Henri
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From the Collection–Possum Trot
It’s back! After being off view for nearly ten years, the Museum’s popular Possum Trot is back! And it’s kicking, spinning, and singing up a storm. Not to mention riding a bike. Possum Trot was one of the most famous, … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Curatorial
Tagged American Art, Calvin Black, folk art, From the Collection, Hall Collection, Possum Trot, Ruby Black, self-taught art
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From the Collection–Hiram Powers’ “Proserpine”
–Or, I Can’t Believe I Ate (Almost) The Whole Thing! In the Museum’s American Collection galleries, in the Lower Level of the Kahler Building, you will find a sculptural bust of a very pretty young woman. Carved out of gorgeous … Continue reading
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Tagged 19th Century Art, American Art, From the Collection, Hiram Powers, Mythology, Proserpine
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From the Collection–Severin Roesen’s “Still Life”
White grapes? Check. Red grapes? Check. Peeled lemon? Yep. Champagne? Yep. More flowers than a bouquet offered by an apologetic husband the day after he forgets an anniversary? Got those, too. A bird’s nest with three tiny eggs? Wait a … Continue reading
