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From Paul Revere to Edward Hopper: Treasures from the Leonard L. Milberg Collection of American Prints, Drawings, and Watercolors
Explore this remarkable private collection that spans two and a half centuries and includes an extraordinary survey of historic prints documenting events and leaders of the American Revolution and Early Republic.
Explore this remarkable private collection that spans two and a half centuries and includes an extraordinary survey of historic prints documenting events and leaders of the American Revolution and Early Republic.
From Paul Revere to Edward Hopper presents an exhibition of more than 140 prints, drawings, and watercolors from one of the most admired collections of historical American works on paper. Bringing to vivid life two and a half centuries of the American experience, the exhibition features a rich tapestry of artworks, including early 18th-century portraits of Indigenous leaders, picturesque views of towns and cities, inspiring landscapes, dramatic images of historic events, and popular prints. Among these rare and iconic works are exceptional holdings of the American Pre-Raphaelites and a vibrant selection of prints, watercolors, and pastels by the artists of the Eight and the Ashcan School, such as John Sloan and George Bellows.
New York City is reflected in a selection of prints, pastels, drawings, and watercolors. A preparatory drawing for one of Edward Hopper’s most admired etchings, the 1918 Night on the El Train, prefigures the artist’s later nocturnal paintings that evoke feelings of disconnection and isolation, while On Ninth Avenue (1901) by Jerome Myers captures a familiar urban scene evocative of hot summer days and nights. Curated by Linda S. Ferber, museum director emerita with Marilyn S. Kushner, curator of prints, photographs and architectural drawings
Funded by Leonard L. Milberg.
Exhibitions at The New York Historical are made possible by the Saunders Trust for American History, the Evelyn & Seymour Neuman Fund, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. WNET is the media sponsor.
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