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August 2009 Bodega Bay Heritage Gallery Monthly News, articles, and opinions from the world of California’s heritage art and beyond, reporting on gallery and museum exhibits, near and far |
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Celebrating Early California, Western, and American Art 1580 Eastshore Road, PO Box 325 Bodega Bay, CA 94923, 707-875-2911 just around back of the well-reviewed Terrapin Creek Cafe Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays, Noon until 5:00 PM (or other times by prearranged appointment) email: Art@BodegaBayHeritageGallery.com | www.BodegaBayHeritageGallery.com |
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California Painter of the Picturesque | |
Edwin Deakin |
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Long before California had freeways, it was being painted by Edwin Deakin. His work has been termed romantic, picturesque and nostalgic. But whatever adjectives you use, it all adds up to a stunning body of work, and a California Treasure not to be missed. Through September 20th, the Sonoma County Museum is hosting a treat. Courtesy of a traveling exhibit from the collection of Sacramento’s Crocker Museum (curated by Scott Shields), you may see some exquisite large canvases of Edwin Deakin 1838-1923. Take this opportunity to enjoy the visual poetry which is the legacy of Edwin Deakin. |
![]() San Gabriel Mission and Mt. San Antonio and the San Gabriel Mountains north of Pasadena |
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Thirty-two-year-old Edwin Deakin arrived in San Francisco in 1870. As a talented twelve-year-old youth, he first painted in his native Sheffield, England as an apprentice to "japanning" firm, painting pictures on boxes and tables. In this job, he was taught how to paint flowers, landscapes, and decorative designs. But beyond this, he received no formal art training, and was a self taught artist. While still young, he was gaining a reputation in England and France for his architectural paintings, When he was 18 years old, he and his family moved to Chicago in 1856, where his father built a hardware business. For the next fourteen years, Deakin established his artistic career in Chicago, and toward the end of this period was exhibiting portraits of civil war heroes.
Deakin visited San Francisco in 1870, but returned to Chicago, only to see his family's hardware business consumed in the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, along with all but six of his paintings. With not much holding him in Chicago, he moved to San Francisco. Upon his arrival , Deakin established a studio with Samuel Brooks. He exhibited |
with the San Francisco Art Association and the Mechanics Institute, and became a member of the Bohemian Club. Between 1877 and 1879, he visited France and exhibited at the Paris Salon. In 1882 and 1883, he maintained a studio in Denver, and returned to the Bay Area during his last years, residing in Berkeley. While in the Bay Area, he was influenced by other romantic landscape artists, Albert Bierstadt, Thomas Hill, and Thomas Moran. He is most famed for three sets of paintings he did of the twenty-one California Missions, two in oil and the third in watercolor. He worked on his Missions project over twenty-nine years, and it is considered his crowning artistic achievement. He died in Berkeley at age eighty-five in 1923. His works reside numerous museums, and is well represented in the the collections of the Crocker, De Young and Oakland Museums. |
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http://www.sonomacountymuseum.org | http://www.crockerartmuseum.org | Back to the Top |
SF Moma presents Georgia O’Keeffe and Ansel Adams: Natural Affinities ( through Sept 7) |
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What did Georgia O'Keeffe and Ansel Adams share, what common elements touched them both? They met in 1929, and quickly discovered in each other their passion for creating artistic compositions which captured brief and compelling moments in natural forms. Seeing both of these artists' work together challenges us to understand the root of their shared visual poetry. This traveling exhibit has visited the Smithsonian Museum of American Art (the Renwick), and is currently at San Francisco's Moma through September 7th, 2009. The exhibition includes approximately 100 works, centering on the similarities of both artists, their sense of composition and their use of natural forms. Among the O'Keeffe works on view will be Black Mesa Landscape, New Mexico/Out Back of Marie's II (1930) and Ranchos Church No. 1 (1929), paintings that pair quite naturally with Adams' well-known landscapes Winter Sunrise, the Sierra Nevada from Lone Pine, California (1944), and his Saint Francis Church, Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico (c. 1929), which was made the same summer as O'Keeffe's painting of the church. Georgia O'Keeffe was fifteen years older than Ansel Adams, and when they met in 1929, she was significantly more prominent in the world of art. Yet these differences quickly faded as the two |
![]() Georgia O'Keeffe, Black Mesa Landscape, New Mexico / Out Back of Marie's II, 1930 |
![]() Ansel Adams, Winter Sunrise, the Sierra Nevada from Lone Pine, California, 1944 |
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quickly established a friendship for life. Beyond regular correspondence, they made two artistic treks together. Along with a party of other friends, the two artists explored the Southwest in 1938, and made a "pack trip" through the Yosemite back country the following year. If only there were some transcriptions of those campfire conversations. As a youth whose dream was to become a concert pianist, young Ansel Adams visited Yosemite with a Kodak Brownie box camera. While on one of his first visits to Yosemite, he stopped at the Yosemite Valley home of artist Harry Cassie Best to play Harry's piano, one of two in the entire valley. He remained long enough to meet Virginia Best, Harry's daughter, whom he later married. He first visited the Southwest in 1929, having just made a decision to pursue photography rather than music. In New Mexico, he met Georgia O'Keeffe. His work received considerable recognition, and he was granted an exhibition of his work at Alfred Stieglitz's New York gallery. Afterward, his work was critically acclaimed, and was popularized through his advocacy for the Sierra Club. |
The Art Institute of Chicago presents "A Case for Wine from King Tut to Today" |
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Here's a reason to visit Chicago this summer. Through September 20th, the Art Institute of Chicago presents an intriguing view of the history of wine as expressed in art. This cross-departmental exhibit shows how wine has been near the center of life for centuries. The AIC has drawn from its own collection, and from private and institutional collections to show us paintings, photographs, statues, ancient wine jars, wine bottles, barrels, chalices and glasses, cleverly displayed to tell the tale of wine through the ages. |
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It shares again the story of the Romans' Saint Bacchus, who drowned in a barrel of wine, and proceeds on to depict wine in paintings by impressionists, cubists, and surrealists. You will see wine enjoyed by people in a variety of settings, including the outdoor industrial scene called The Drinkers by Vincent Van Gogh, and the lively Jazz Club - Nightlife - depicted by Chicago artist Archibald John Motley who visited Paris in 1929. The exhibit also explores the rich wine culture of Parisian Cafe life of the early twentieth century. Americans were especially drawn to Parisian Cafe life, because back home, America was enduring the stifling pains of prohibition. But in Paris, the wine and the creativity flowed freely. |
![]() Archibald John Motley Jr. Nightlife |
Wine; Keeping Religion: The Sacred Context; Keeping Cool: The Domestic Context; Evolution of the Vessel; Wine at World’s Fairs; Wine in Jazz Age Paris; and A Contemporary Take. Art Institute of Chicago | "A Case for Wine" Exhibit Page | Back to the Top |
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In November of 1969, Alan Bean descended the Lunar Module ladder onto the lunar surface, the fourth man ever to walk on the moon. To date, a select fraternity of twelve astronauts have set foot upon its surface. Since retiring from Nasa in 1981, Alan Bean has been retelling the tale of this grand accomplishment. Each of his paintings depicts what he and his fellow astronauts saw as they explored a new world. While a young pilot stationed at Patuxent River, Maryland, Alan took an art class. Like many other art students, he did still lifes and copied the masters, but he also began working with flight motifs. Today, he uses acrylic paints, and says of his work that it is detailed and impressionistic, but he strives to be technically accurate and give an objective record of what being on the moon was like. He believes his work will survive, instruct and encourage future generations to continue in the same exploring spirit.
Unique to Alan Bean's painting is that he prepares his painting surface with an acrylic paste into which he places a print from one of his lunar boots, a boot which actually traversed the moon's surface. He further adds texture to his surface with his geology hammer which was used, among other chores, to plant the American flag into the lunar surface. He then adds snippets of the flag or his name tag sewn onto his spacesuit which hold microscopic bits of lunar dust. The National Air and Space Museum will premiere Alan Bean: Painting Apollo, First Artist On Another World at the Museum on the National Mall July 16, 2009 through January 13, 2010 in conjunction with the 40th Anniversary of the first Apollo moon landings.
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Visit : http://www.nasm.si.edu | Alan Bean's Website | Back to the Top |
A Look back at the Future "ALL ABOARD!" Petaluma Arts Council presents artists and historians picturing the railroad. |
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In Sonoma County, we're looking ahead to the Smart Train, an alternative to the often clogged Hwy 101 corridor. But what will be is what once has been. A railroad to Marin through Sonoma County isn't a new idea. This is a good idea coming around for a second tour. "All ABOARD!" is a train themed exhibition including fine art, historical photographs, and memorabilia. Twenty-four Bay Area artists will exhibit 40 pieces, including Juror's Choice, San Francisco based artist Steven Allen. His porcelain train sculpture, "Art Train (Homage to Jun Kaneko)" features elements based on the renowned Japenese ceramicist's iconic dongo or "dumpling" forms. Invited sculpturist Monty Monty will |
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show four transportation related sculptures, utilizing vintage and everyday objects to create thought provoking and whimsical assemblages. Artists reception is August 16, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Saturday, August 29th, there will be a lecture & book signing by John and Kristina Schmale, authors of Petaluma and Santa Rosa Railway. |
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http://www.petalumaartscouncil.org | Back to the Top |
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What's showing at Bodega Bay Galleries & Beyond? click on their links and discover the wonder to be found in the galleries of West Sonoma County |
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While in Bodega Bay ... | ||
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IN BODEGA BAY Bodega Bay Heritage Gallery |
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NEW IN BODEGA BAY SMITH & KIRK FINE ART & CUSTOM FRAMING GALLERY Reception, Friday, July 3, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Libby Kirk's fused glass, Susan Amalia's multi-media works, and Gary Smith's Custom Framing. Also offering works of the late Gail Packer. Conveniently located next to The Ren Brown Collection 1785 A Highway One, PO Box 1116, Bodega Bay, CA 94923 SWFraming@Comcast.net | 707-875-2976 |
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IN BODEGA BAY Local Color Gallery |
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IN BODEGA BAY The Ren Brown Collection Now showing - Bruce Johnson: Sculpture The gallery was established in 1989 and specializes in contemporary art from both sides of the Pacific. Our Current Exhibits: Sculptures by Bruce Johnson: "Downsized and Uprooted" Paintings by Robert DeVee http://www.renbrown.com | Back to the Top |
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And while in Bodega Bay, visit Liya and Andrew at |
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And nearby, in Sonoma, Napa & Marin Counties | ||
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IN DUNCANS MILLS Christopher Queen Galleries 3 miles east of Hwy 1 on Hwy 116 on the Russian River July 12 through September: 19th annual Artists of the Bohemian Club show "BOHEMIAN RENDEZVOUS". http://www.christopherqueengallery.com | Back to the Top |
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IN DUNCANS MILLS Quercia Gallery "An On Going Exhibit, of Small Works" Through October 31 Hours: 11am-5pm, Thur - Mon (707) 865-0243 http://www.quercia-gallery.com | Back to the Top |
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IN Guerneville John Rizzi Glassworks Retail Gallery and Studio specializing in unique glass sculpture, beads and jewelry http://www.JohnRizziGlassworks.com | Back to the Top |
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IN Santa Rosa The Annex Galleries specializing in 19th, 20th, and 21st century American and European fine prints http://www.AnnexGalleries.com | Back to the Top |
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IN CALISTOGA the Lee Youngman Gallery |
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IN TOMALES Tomales Fine Art |
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IN FORESTVILLE The Quicksilver Mine Co. |
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IN GRATON Graton Gallery |
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IN BODEGA Bodega Landmark Gallery Collection regional seascape and landscape painting, fine art photography, blown glass, etching, sculpture, ceramics, stained glass, woodwork, and jewelry by local artists. 17255 Bodega Highway Bodega, California USA 94922 Phone 707 876 3477 http://www.artbodega.com | Lorenzo@ArtBodega.com | Back to the Top |
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IN VALLEY FORD West County Design |
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IN FREESTONE Boho Gallery 463 Bohemian Hwy, Freestone, CA 95472 Phone 707-874-9792 "an eclectic range of art that includes romantic wine country landscapes, whimsical animal portraits, and contemplative visual abstracts that allude to natural objects and mystery." Jan, Feb, & March: By appointment only April through December: Fri, Sat. & Sun 11 to 6 barbara@bohogallery.com | http://www.bohogallery.com | Back to the Top |
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IN PETALUMA Vintage Bank Antiques Vintage Bank Antiques is located in Historic Downtown Petaluma, corner of Western Avenue and Petaluma Blvd. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Warren Davis and the rest of the team at Vintage Bank Antiques has assembled a spectacular inventory of paintings. From the 18th Century to Contemporary Artists. We have paintings to suit every price point and collector level. If you have a painting for sale, please consider Vintage Bank Antiques. Contact Warren Davis directly at WarrenDavisPaintings@yahoo.com http://vintagebankantiques.com | Back to the Top |
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IN PETALUMA Petaluma Arts Council "... to celebrate local artists and their contributions and to involve the whole community in appreciation, involvement and recognition of art ... Opening August 16 ... ALL ABOARD! Artists and Historians Picture the Railroad. This new mixed-media exhibition will feature original fine art by 24 Bay Area artists and historical train memorabilia. Through August 2 http://www.petalumaartscouncil.org | Back to the Top |
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And, while on the Big Island, visit these friends of our gallery ... | ||
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In Waimea, Big Island, Hawaii Isaacs Art Center visit a superb Museum and Gallery. http://isaacsartcenter.hpa.edu | Back to the Top |
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In Hawi, Big Island, Hawaii The Banana Gallery Plain air paintings visit Robin Fahey Cameron at the Banana Gallery http://www.thebananagallery.com/gallery.htm | Back to the Top |
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Links to current museum exhibits relevant to Early California Art The Greater Bay Area, Southern California, & Beyond |
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Oakland Oakland Museum of California The Art and History Galleries are currently under renovation, and will reopen in 2010. Exhibit:Future of Sequoias: Sustaining Parklands in the 21st Century February 7–August 23, 2009 |
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San Francisco de Young Museum de Young Museum: American Painting Collection, & "Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs" |
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San Francisco California Historical Society Fine Arts Collection ... & Hobos to Street People: Artists' Responses to Homelessness from the New Deal to the Present February 19- August 15, 2009 |
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San Francisco Legion of Honor Waking Dreams: Max Klinger and the Symbolist Print through September 6, 2009 |
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San Francisco Contemporary Jewish Museum Marc Chagall and the Artists of the Russian Jewish Theater, 1919-1949 through September 7, 2009 |
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Moraga |
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News as of July 1st Project Canceled the Contemporary Art Museum of the Presidio UPDATES read the SF Chronicle's C.W. Nevius column July 4, 2009 & SF Chronicle Article, A downtown site for the Fisher art collection, July 26, 2009 |
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Coming to SF's Presidio The Walt Disney Family Museum Opening in October read more ... SF Chron & the LA Times |
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Santa Rosa Sonoma County Museum Edwin Deakin California Painter of the Picturesque July 3 - Sept 20 Spectacular 19th century California landscape artist and Bohemian Club Memer |
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Santa Rosa Charles M. Schultz Museum -To Remember: Charles Schulz Commemorates D-Day through Oct 12 -To the Moon: Snoopy Soars with NASA through July 20 |
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Sonoma Mission San Francisco de Solano Museum featuring the famed watercolor paintings of the California Missions by Christian Jorgensen |
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Sonoma Sonoma Valley Museum of Art 551 Broadway, Sonoma CA 95476 (707) 939-7862 Intersections: Puzzles As Art Curated by Nancy Mintz & George Miller JUNE 20 - AUGUST 16, 2009 |
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Ukiah Grace Hudson Museum http://www.gracehudsonmuseum.org Edward S. Curtis Refocused through November 8, 2009 |
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Sacramento |
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Monterey Monterey Museum of Art Made in Monterey --presents the most important works in the Museum's permanent collection through Oct 25 |
Sacramento Crocker Art Museum Permanent Exhibit, plus Soaring Voices: Contemporary Japanese Women Ceramic Artists Opens August 8 |
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San Jose |
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Santa Barbara The Santa Barbara Museum of Art Works of Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot, July 4 - Oct 11, 2009 |
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Irvine The Irvine Museum The Outsiders Modernism in California, 1920-1940 through September 16 |
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San Diego San Diego Museum of Art Oceanic Art: A Celebration of Form Through January 3, 2010 |
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Palm Springs |
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Pasadena The Huntington Library American Art Collection Paintings by John Singer Sargent, Edward Hopper, Robert Henri, Albert Bierstadt, Thomas Moran, William Keith, Mary Cassatt, Thomas Hart Benton and many more. |
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Santa Monica |
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Pasadena Norton Simon Museum Exceptionally Gifted: Recent Donations to the Norton Simon Museum (2002–2008) April 17–August 31, 2009 |
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Newport Beach Orange County Museum of Art Illumination: The Paintings of Georgia O’Keeffe, Agnes Pelton, Agnes Martin, and Florence Miller Pierce May 3-September 6, 2009 |
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Seattle, WA Seattle Art Museum Andrew Wyeth: Remembrance June 25–October 18, 2009 |
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Portland, OR Portland Art Museum Permanent Collection |
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Washington D.C. The Renwick Gallery 1934: A New Deal for Artists Now through January 3, 2010 Graphic Masters II: Highlights from the Smithsonian American Art Museum through January 10, 2010 Grand Salon Installation—Paintings from the Smithsonian American Art Museum |
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Chicago, IL Art Institute of Chicago "A Case for Wine From King Tut to Today" through September 20, 2009 |
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Washington D.C. The National Gallery Edouard Manet's "Ragpicker" from the Norton Simon Foundation May 22–September 7, 2009 |
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Atlanta, GA High Museum of Art Vermeer's The Astronomer "Evolution and Exploration of the MASTERPIECE," through September 6, 2009 |
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Cedar Rapids, IA The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art Grant Wood: In Focus is an ongoing permanent collection exhibition. |
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Roanoke, VA The Taubman Museum 19th & 20th Century Paintings John Singer Sargent, Thomas Eakins, Winslow Homer, Robert Henri, Childe Hassam & others. Permanent Exhibit |
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