April 8, 2011 through July 10, 2011
The Legard and United Company Galleries
Opening Reception: Wednesday, April 13
Members & Friends, 5-6 pm, Public 6-8 pm
image:
Marilyn by Andy Warhol
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond. Gift of Sydney and Frances Lewis.
Photo: Katherine Wetzel © Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
About the Exhibition
In partnership with the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and a statewide celebration of their 75 Years of Collecting in Virginia, William King Museum is honored to host this exhibition of works from nearly every continent and time period. Works by the signature artists include some of Francisco Goya’s prints, such as The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters, Salvador Dali’s The God of the Bay of Roses, and one of Andy Warhol’s Marilyn silkscreens. Well-known artists such as George Catlin, John Constable, Utagawa Hiroshige, and Jim Dine will also be represented. Other highlights include ancient Greek vessels, Indian textiles, African sculpture, and Peruvian jewelry.
Related Events
Tuesday, May 17, 7pm
My VMFA Gallery Tour
Join Jeffrey Allison, VMFA Paul Mellon Collection Educator, for an in-depth tour of the works on view from the VMFA collection.
Saturday, June 18, 2pm
Narrative Painting Artist Workshop
Rachel Sawan White, Art and Design faculty member from Orchard House School, will lead a demonstration and hands on activity. This artist workshop is recommended for teens and adults.
Sunday, July 10, 2pm
Closing Day Lecture: The Ancient World
Lauren Paulin discuss how Western culture has been heavily influenced by Greco-Roman civilization. This lecture will present an introduction on the influences of the classical world on Western art through stories, and objects both past and present.
