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Tag Archives: Pennsylvania

Curiosity… continued

by , Director of Art Education in Art, Behind the Scenes, Education

Nov

23

Did you read the blog Curiosity (posted November 16, 2016)? Here is the story of the inspirational folk piece for Gary Graham’s coat we spoke of, the Ann Carll Coverlet, Blazing Star and Snowballs.

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In the Gallery: Angels Appearing to the Shepherds by Benjamin West, 1790

by , in Art

Aug

06

West’s painting, Angels Appearing to the Shepherds, was intended to adorn one of the aisle windows in St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle in England. In the painting, two…

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Artist in the Store: Kaytee Esser

by , Marketing Manager in Art

Aug

01

Kaytee Esser is an award-winning painter whose studio works examines both the sensuality and richly varied texture of relationships. She connects with each of…

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In the Gallery: The Honorable Mrs. Shute Barrington, Benjamin West, c. 1808

by , in Art

Mar

19

Benjamin West, who was born in Pennsylvania, moved to Italy in 1760. After three years of…

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Happy Birthday Mary Cassatt!

by , in Education

May

22

Born on May 22, 1844, Mary Cassatt was the daughter of a wealthy family from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Although her family objected to her becoming a professional artist, Cassatt received artistic training at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.

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