Past Exhibitions

James Welling (b. 1951) Glass House, 2010, archival inkjet print on rag paper. Paper: 33 x 44". Image: 28 x 42"

Things Beyond Resemblance: James Welling Photographs

August 8, 2015 - November 15, 2015

In 2010, Los Angeles-based artist James Welling (b. 1951) initiated a series of color photographs inspired by the painter Andrew Wyeth (1917-2009). ...

Henry Chapman Mercer (1856-1930) Plus Ultra, 1912, earthenware, 13 1/2 x 10 inches. Moravian Pottery and Tile Works

Plus Ultra: Moravian Tiles of the New World

May 23, 2015 - August 16, 2015

During the Age of Exploration, the motto “Plus Ultra” reflected the belief that there was “more beyond” the known realm...

Oscar Cesare (1885-1948) Uncle Sam—Capitol or White House? circa 1937, ink wash on paper. Gift of Valentine Cesare, 1992

Pointed Pens: Comic Commentary in American Cartoons

April 23, 2015 - August 23, 2015

From the maze-like contraptions of Rube Goldberg to the incisive political drawings of Thomas Nast, cartoons rivet public attention to issues of the day through their comic wit and visual satire...

Horace Pippin (1888-1946), Interior (also known as Interior of Cabin), 1944, oil on fabric. National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Meyer P. Potamkin in honor of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1991

Horace Pippin: The Way I See It

April 19, 2015 - July 19, 2015

One of the leading figures of 20th-century art, Horace Pippin (1888-1946) is known for his insightful, expressive and bold paintings...

Jamie Wyeth

January 17, 2015 - April 5, 2015

Featuring more than 100 works, this major retrospective examined six decades of the artist's career and charted the evolution of his creative process from his earliest childhood drawings through recurring dreams inspired by the people, places and objects that populate his world...

N.C. Wyeth (1882-1945), “They fought with him on foot more than three hours, both before him and behind him," Illustration for The Boy's King Arthur, 1917, oil on canvas, 40 1/8 x 31 7/8 inches. Private collection

Enchanted Castles and Noble Knights

November 28, 2014 - January 4, 2015

Unforgettable, iconic paintings and drawings illustrating the romance and daring stories of King Arthur, the Knights of the Round Table, and other tales of quests and chivalry were featured in this exhibition...

Andrew Wyeth (1917–2009), Roasted Chestnuts, 1956

Andrew Wyeth: Lines of Thought

September 20, 2014 - March 15, 2015

Over his remarkable seven-decade career, Andrew Wyeth (1917-2009) created thousands of drawings in pencil and watercolor, a body of work that he rarely exhibited...

Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967), The Fragrance of Spring (also known as Bee Hepaticas) circa 1962,

Exalted Nature: The Real and Fantastic World of Charles E. Burchfield

August 23, 2014 - November 16, 2014

The vibrant, visionary landscapes of Charles Burchfield (1893-1967), one of the leading American artists of the 20th century, were the focus of this major exhibition, featuring over 50 paintings borrowed from important public and private collections across the United States...

Matthew Jensen: Alongside Tall Grasses

August 23, 2014 - November 16, 2014

The scenic backdrop of the Brandywine River inspired a newly commissioned work by Brooklyn-based artist Matthew Jensen, an artist known for embracing new photographic technology...

John McCoy (1910-1987). Brandywine at Twin Bridges, 1953, Tempera on panel, Gift of Alleta Laird Downs in memory of W. Brooke and Marjorie H. Stabler, 1992

Lure of the Brandywine: A Story of Land Conservation and Artistic Inspiration

June 7, 2014 - August 10, 2014

Celebrating the dual mission of the Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art, this exhibition examined the art of the region through the lens of land conservation. The approximately 45 works were drawn from private and public collections, as well as the Museum's own holdings....

Wilhelm Schimmel: A Bold Piece of Work

May 23, 2014 - June 22, 2014

This exhibition featured wooden sculptures hand-carved in the 19th century by German immigrant Wilhelm Schimmel (1817-1890).Although famed for his carved birds, from his large eagles to the smaller parrots, Schimmel also created dogs, lions, squirrels and other more fantastic...

N.C. Wyeth (1882-1945), George Washington at Yorktown, 1938 / 1939 Oil on hardboard (Renaissance Panel). Gift of John Morrell & Company. In the permanent collection, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. Image © University Museums, Iowa

N.C. Wyeth's America in the Making

January 25, 2014 - May 18, 2014

Images of inspirational and patriotic events in American history, from Coronado’s 16th-century expedition through the Southwest to Abraham Lincoln’s second inaugural address in 1865, were on view in this exhibition.   N.C. Wyeth’s America in the Making...

Maxfield Parrish (1870-1966), Prometheus, oil on panel, 1919. The Illustrated Gallery, Fort Washington, Pa. For 1920 GE Edison Mazda calendar.

A Date with Art: The Business of Illustrated Calendars

January 25, 2014 - May 18, 2014

Howard Pyle, Maxfield Parrish, Norman Rockwell and N.C. Wyeth—foremost illustrators in the first half of the 20th century—created some of their best-known images for advertising calendars. Calendars hung in millions of homes, shops and offices, providing artists with an...

Jamie Wyeth (b. 1946), Jenny Whibley Sings, 2008, oil on board, Jamie and Phyllis Wyeth Collection.

Jamie Wyeth, Rockwell Kent and Monhegan

June 15, 2013 - November 17, 2013

A small island off the coast of Maine, Monhegan has long lured artists to its remote shores, promising dramatic ocean vistas, rugged landscapes, and inspiring scenes of men struggling against the forces of nature. This exhibition examined the fascination that the island...

“Index Horse” weathervane, attributed to J. Howard & Co., Bridgewater, Massachusetts, circa 1850, copper and cast zinc, 20 x 24 inches, Private Collection.

Which Way the Wind Blows: Antique American Weathervanes

May 25, 2013 - July 28, 2013

Functional and artistic, weathervanes roosted over American buildings both humble and high style—barns and banks, churches and courthouses. Viewed today as folk art, weathervanes were one of the earliest sculptural forms in the United States. Weathervane forms run the gamut through...

Andrew Wyeth, Ides of March, 1974 tempera on panel, © Andrew Wyeth. Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Fowler.

Andrew Wyeth's "Ides of March": The Making of a Masterpiece

March 15, 2013 - May 27, 2013

This exhibition offered a historic opportunity to view Andrew Wyeth's rarely-seen tempera painting, Ides of March (1974).Along with more than 30 of the studies that were instrumental to his development of the composition. Assembled together for the first time, these provided...

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Past Exhibitions

Past Exhibitions