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Grecian Couch, (1805-1820)
Mahogany with white pine supports
Made in New York City, New York
On loan from George M.* and Linda H. Kaufman
Cameo Glass
Gallery
CURRENTLY ON VIEW
Cameo Performances: Masterpieces of Cameo
Glass from the Chrysler’s Collection
Ongoing
Highlighting the skills of master carvers and their sources of
inspiration, cameo glass steals the spotlight in this show
drawn from the Museum’s renowned glass collection.
Exploring the history of cameo glass carving beginning with
ancient Roman examples, this exhibition focuses on the
popular resurgence of the technique in England during the
late 19 th century.
Kaufman Furniture Gallery
Ongoing
This new installation features loans from the collection of
Linda H. Kaufman and the late George M. Kaufman—one of
our nation’s greatest collections of American decorative arts
and Dutch Golden Age paintings. The new display
highlights the stylistic evolution of American furniture from
the mid-18 th to the early 19 th century and helps visitors
understand the individual character of pieces produced in the
early American furniture making centers—Boston, Newport,
New York, Philadelphia, etc.
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The Old Order and The New: P. H. Emerson
and Photography, 1885-1895
Now through November 9, 2008
In the 1880s, Peter Henry Emerson began photographing the
Norfolk and Suffolk, England landscapes, producing beautiful
prints, and publishing books and portfolios for which he
became well-known.
The images in this
exhibition represent
the continual shift and
antagonism between
values and ideas. They
convey the rich flavor
of Emerson’s time and
invite comparisons
with contemporary life
and culture.
Moses Myers, Merchant of Norfolk
(at the Historic Houses)
Opens October 10, 2008
As part of a generous gift from Mr. T. Parker Host, the
Historic Houses will install a new permanent exhibition at
the Moses Myers House. The new exhibition explores the
business of maritime commerce through the life and
business of Moses Myers.
Ansel Adams Photography
Now through September 7, 2008
This exhibition, drawn entirely from the Chrysler's
collection, consists of 15 photographs from one of the
world's most renowned photographers, Ansel Adams. He is
best known for his images of Yosemite
and the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range.
Peter Henry Emerson
(British, 1856–1936)
Lone Lagoon, Plate II from Marsh Leaves, 1895
Royal Photographic Society Collection at the
National Media Museum, Bradford, UK