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The Painter’s Fire: A Forgotten History of the Artists Who Championed the American Revolution The war that we now call the American Revolution was not only fought in the colonies by soldiers with muskets and bayonets. On both sides of the Atlantic, artists also played an integral role in forging revolutionary ideals. Discover the intertwined …
Explore how the portrait-sitter’s pose and other details connect to 18th-century aristocratic portraits, the politics of Reconstruction, and the spread of literacy among the newly emancipated. The talk is presented by Graham Titus, The Tiffany & Co. Foundation Twelve-Month Curatorial Intern in American Decorative Arts, The Metropolitan Museum of Art (WPAMC ’25) and Taryn Nurse, …
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Bring in cherished objects and learn how to preserve them for future generations. From family quilts and photo albums to ceramics, portraits, furniture, and everything in between, conservation staff and students will hear the stories of your objects and share condition assessments, treatment recommendations, and display and storage advice. Your advance registration allows us to …
This course, presented by Kedra Kearis, associate curator of art and visual culture, and offered by the Barnes Foundation, is an introduction to early American painting from the colonial period through the 19th century. Examples will be drawn from Winterthur’s collection of paintings, prints, and wallpapers. What do these works tell us about the tensions and …
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Enjoy “A Winterthur Story,” presented by Tyler Johnson, assistant manager, estate tour programs, and explore the unique and dynamic estate, including the museum collection, gardens, estate evolution, and more. Lecture followed by Q & A. Included with admission; Members free. Register now. This event is part of Member Appreciation Week, September 8–13. Join us for …
This course, presented by Kedra Kearis, associate curator of art and visual culture, and offered by the Barnes Foundation, is an introduction to early American painting from the colonial period through the 19th century. Examples will be drawn from Winterthur’s collection of paintings, prints, and wallpapers. What do these works tell us about the tensions and …
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Be a part of America’s 250th anniversary. America’s Tapestry is a project featuring 13 hand-embroidered panels, one for each of the original colonies, illustrating the diverse stories of individual contributions–many overlooked–that reveal the struggle for Independence. Panels are created by talented artisans from New Hampshire to Georgia. The Delaware tapestry captures a pivotal moment in …
This course, presented by Kedra Kearis, associate curator of art and visual culture, and offered by the Barnes Foundation, is an introduction to early American painting from the colonial period through the 19th century. Examples will be drawn from Winterthur’s collection of paintings, prints, and wallpapers. What do these works tell us about the tensions and …
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This course, presented by Kedra Kearis, associate curator of art and visual culture, and offered by the Barnes Foundation, is an introduction to early American painting from the colonial period through the 19th century. Examples will be drawn from Winterthur’s collection of paintings, prints, and wallpapers. What do these works tell us about the tensions and …
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Get up close to big equipment, suit up in firefighter gear, take a hayride, and more on this day of farm-style fun. Included with admission. Members free. This is a rain or shine, drop-in event, although you may register in advance. Register now. Sponsored by the state of Delaware on behalf of the DE529 Education …