Maurice Prendergast (American, 1858-1924), Landscape with Figures, 1910-12. Oil on canvas, 28 1/2 x 42 3/8 in. (72.4 x 107.6 cm). Edward W. Root Bequest, 57.212.
John Frederick Peto (American, 1854–1907), Fish House Door with Eel Basket, 1890–99. Oil on canvas. 71 3/8 x 55 1/4 x 2 3/4 in. Museum Purchase, by Exchange, 65.15.
Frederic Edwin Church (American, 1826–1900), Sunset, 1856. Oil on canvas. 37 3/4 x 49 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. Proctor Collection, PC. 21
Asher Brown Durand (American, 1786–1886), Woodland Path, 1846. Oil on canvas, 21 ½ x 17 ¼ in. Museum Purchase, 86.62.
Thomas Cole (American, born England, 1801–1848), The Voyage of Life: Youth, 1840. Oil on canvas, 65 x 91 x 6 1/2 in. Museum Purchase, 55.106.
Frederick R. Spencer (American, 1806–1875), Edward, Julie and Mary Ames Hitchcock, 1847. Oil on canvas. 64 x 50 ½ in. (162.6 x 128.3cm). Gift of Edith Byers Roberts, 95.21
Fidelia Bridges (American, 1834–1923), Field of Queen Anne's Lace, 1870–75. Oil on wood. 16 3/4 x 24 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. Museum Purchase, 2004.17.
Exhibition Dates:
March 18, 2027–Ongoing
Opening Reception: March 18, 2027
Location: 1 West, 1 South, 1 North
A dynamic reinstallation of Munson’s American art before 1920 explores imaginations, identities, landscapes, and labor through the lens of artistic expression. Consider fantastic visions of life and landscape, generations seeking to project identity through painted and sculpted portraits, and evolving views of the natural world amid rapid industrial change. Later works examine art as a profession and the labor of others. Munson’s collection has been reimagined with help from community members and support from The Henry Luce Foundation.
Tickets: Free for Munson Members and General Public
Sponsors
Andrew Britton and David Grey
Christian and Cheryl Heilmann
Elizabeth R. Lemieux, Ph.D
