American Beauty
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American Beauty

The Osher Collection of American Art at the de Young

Sat Sep 28, 2024
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Founders Room

Discover American Art's Golden Age with a de Young museum docent.

Join us for a captivating journey through American art as we host a special presentation by Alfred Escoffier, a docent from the de Young Museum in San Francisco.

Discover the vibrant world of "American Impressions: A New Look at American Art," an extraordinary exhibition spanning over a century of artistic innovation.

In this talk we will explore the dynamic period from 1848 to 1960, showcasing how American artists responded to their rapidly changing world.

In particular, it will unveil:

  • The first large-scale oil painting by Winslow Homer to enter the de Young's collection
  • Groundbreaking works by William Merritt Chase, George Bellows, and Georgia O'Keeffe
  • Thirteen artists newly introduced to the museum's prestigious collection
  • The evolution of American art from Impressionism to Realism and beyond

The talk will explore the themes that defined this transformative era:

  • Artists' adventures abroad
  • The enduring allure of Impressionism
  • Intimate and immediate portraiture
  • The timeless beauty of American landscapes and seascapes

This will be a unique opportunity to gain insider insights into this remarkable collection, generously gifted by Bernard and Barbro Osher.

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