This gallery talk will explore Remnants and Revivals: Architectural Etchings by Charles Meryon and John Taylor Arms, a special exhibition that reveals how Gothic art and architecture inspired artists centuries after the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral was constructed in Paris. Join Kristie Couser, Curatorial Assistant for the Mellon Collections and Christopher C. Oliver, Assistant Curator of American Art, for an in-depth conversation enriched by visits to the medieval European and American art galleries.
The Vampire (Le Stryge), 1853, Charles Meryon (French, 1821–1868), etching. Promised Gift of Frank Raysor, L.139.2010.32
The Thinker (Le Penseur de Notre Dame), 1923, John Taylor Arms (American, 1887–1953), etching on wove paper. Bequest of John Barton Payne, 35.1.175
Cost: Free, no tickets required
Collection Connection: The Gothic Spirit
with Christopher C. Oliver, Assistant Curator of American Art, and Kristie Couser, Curatorial Assistant for the Mellon Collections
Wed, Nov 30, 11 am–noon
Meet at Visitor Services