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Sunday, 01 August, 2010 - Small But Sublime: Intimate 19th-Century American Landscapes

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 10:00:00 -0400

Nearly 20 American artists spanning the Hudson River School to American Impressionism are represented in these small-scale paintings from the superb collection of the Newark Museum.

Beginning with the Hudson River School in the 1820s, landscape served as a vehicle for expressing national identity and pride in the wonders of the land. Artists such as Albert Bierstadt (1830–1902), Asher B. Durand (1796–1886), and Jasper Cropsey (1823–1900) were intent on creating distinctly American scenes.

Later, during the Civil War and in the years following, this ardent nationalism waned as French landscape painting and the Barbizon school influenced a younger generation of painters including George Inness (1825–1894), John Pope (1820–1881), and Mary Moran (1842–1899).

By the 1890s, Impressionism, with its broken brushstrokes and brilliant hues became the avant-garde style in America.

Together, these small but sublime canvases provide an overview of the approaches to landscape in the second half of the 19th century and illustrate shifts in broader social attitudes towards nature and American identity.

Small but Sublime: Intimate 19th-Century American Landscapes was organized by the Newark Museum. The exhibition has received funding for conservation support from the Henry Luce Foundation and from the Newark Museum Volunteer Organization and from Barbara and Bill Weldon.

The Pittsburgh presentation is made possible through the generous support of the Allegheny Foundation. Additional funding has been provided by First National Bank.

Tuesday, 03 August, 2010 - Small But Sublime: Intimate 19th-Century American Landscapes

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 10:00:00 -0400

Nearly 20 American artists spanning the Hudson River School to American Impressionism are represented in these small-scale paintings from the superb collection of the Newark Museum.

By the 1890s, Impressionism, with its broken brushstrokes and brilliant hues became the avant-garde style in America.

Together, these small but sublime canvases provide an overview of the approaches to landscape in the second half of the nineteenth century and illustrate shifts in broader social attitudes towards nature and American identity.

This exhibition is organized by the Newark Museum.

Tuesday, 03 August, 2010 - Small But Sublime: Intimate 19th-Century American Landscapes

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 10:00:00 -0400

Nearly 20 American artists spanning the Hudson River School to American Impressionism are represented in these small-scale paintings from the superb collection of the Newark Museum.

By the 1890s, Impressionism, with its broken brushstrokes and brilliant hues became the avant-garde style in America.

The Pittsburgh presentation is made possible through the generous support of the Allegheny Foundation. Additional funding has been provided by First National Bank.

Wednesday, 04 August, 2010 - Small But Sublime: Intimate 19th-Century American Landscapes

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 10:00:00 -0400

Nearly 20 American artists spanning the Hudson River School to American Impressionism are represented in these small-scale paintings from the superb collection of the Newark Museum.

By the 1890s, Impressionism, with its broken brushstrokes and brilliant hues became the avant-garde style in America.

This exhibition is organized by the Newark Museum.

Wednesday, 04 August, 2010 - Small But Sublime: Intimate 19th-Century American Landscapes

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 10:00:00 -0400

Nearly 20 American artists spanning the Hudson River School to American Impressionism are represented in these small-scale paintings from the superb collection of the Newark Museum.

By the 1890s, Impressionism, with its broken brushstrokes and brilliant hues became the avant-garde style in America.

The Pittsburgh presentation is made possible through the generous support of the Allegheny Foundation. Additional funding has been provided by First National Bank.

Thursday, 05 August, 2010 - Small But Sublime: Intimate 19th-Century American Landscapes

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 10:00:00 -0400

Nearly 20 American artists spanning the Hudson River School to American Impressionism are represented in these small-scale paintings from the superb collection of the Newark Museum.

By the 1890s, Impressionism, with its broken brushstrokes and brilliant hues became the avant-garde style in America.

This exhibition is organized by the Newark Museum.

Thursday, 05 August, 2010 - Small But Sublime: Intimate 19th-Century American Landscapes

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 10:00:00 -0400

Nearly 20 American artists spanning the Hudson River School to American Impressionism are represented in these small-scale paintings from the superb collection of the Newark Museum.

By the 1890s, Impressionism, with its broken brushstrokes and brilliant hues became the avant-garde style in America.

The Pittsburgh presentation is made possible through the generous support of the Allegheny Foundation. Additional funding has been provided by First National Bank.

Thursday, 05 August, 2010 - Garden Glimpse: Henry Clay Frick--His Greenhouse, and His Mushrooms

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 13:15:00 -0400

Summer is the perfect time to take a closer look at our grounds, flower beds and trees. Join Clayton docents for free, 15-minute talks each Thursday that begin at the Greenhouse and end wherever the topics take you. Check our website for the topic of the week.

A Garden Glimpse is a terrific outdoor activity after lunch at The Café at the Frick or before your Clayton tour!

Thursday, 05 August, 2010 - Clayton Features: Barbizon Works in Clayton

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:00:00 -0400

Every Thursday, members of the Frick education staff discuss an aspect of life at Clayton in a 15-minute talk. Topics are connected to the exhibition Small but Sublime: Intimate 19^th-Century American Landscapes.

August talks focus on Barbizon Works in Clayton.

Meet at Clayton’s porte-cochère.

Friday, 06 August, 2010 - Small But Sublime: Intimate 19th-Century American Landscapes

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 10:00:00 -0400

Nearly 20 American artists spanning the Hudson River School to American Impressionism are represented in these small-scale paintings from the superb collection of the Newark Museum.

By the 1890s, Impressionism, with its broken brushstrokes and brilliant hues became the avant-garde style in America.

This exhibition is organized by the Newark Museum.

Friday, 06 August, 2010 - Small But Sublime: Intimate 19th-Century American Landscapes

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 10:00:00 -0400

Nearly 20 American artists spanning the Hudson River School to American Impressionism are represented in these small-scale paintings from the superb collection of the Newark Museum.

By the 1890s, Impressionism, with its broken brushstrokes and brilliant hues became the avant-garde style in America.

The Pittsburgh presentation is made possible through the generous support of the Allegheny Foundation. Additional funding has been provided by First National Bank.

Friday, 06 August, 2010 - Friday Features

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:00:00 -0400

Every Friday throughout the run of Small but Sublime: Intimate 19^th-Century American Landscapes, these short gallery talks, led by Frick education and curatorial staff, offer insight into a variety of topics and themes.

Friday, 06 August, 2010 - First Fridays at the Frick: Dane Vannater

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 19:00:00 -0400

One of Pittsburgh’s most popular summertime events is the annual First Fridays at the Frick outdoor musical performance series, which take place on the first Friday of each summer month on the Great Lawn in front of Clayton. Picnic dinners will be available at The Cafe.

Recipient of the 2006 Bistro Award for Outstanding Vocalist by the critics of BackStage magazine in New York, Dane Vannatter has been acclaimed by reviewers at The New York Post, The Boston Globe and BackStage for a style that 'blends facets of cabaret and jazz with intelligence and care.'

Dane is also the recipient of the 2000 Bistro Award for Outstanding CD for his second recording, 'Flight.' He has been nominated for 4 MAC awards and is a 2007 Nightlife Award finalist. Dane has performed for several years at the annual Mabel Mercer Cabaret Convention at Town Hall in New York; and has also performed in New York at the legendary Sardi's, Danny's Skylight Room and the Metropolitan Room.

Saturday, 07 August, 2010 - Small But Sublime: Intimate 19th-Century American Landscapes

Sat, 07 Aug 2010 10:00:00 -0400

Nearly 20 American artists spanning the Hudson River School to American Impressionism are represented in these small-scale paintings from the superb collection of the Newark Museum.

By the 1890s, Impressionism, with its broken brushstrokes and brilliant hues became the avant-garde style in America.

This exhibition is organized by the Newark Museum.

Saturday, 07 August, 2010 - Small But Sublime: Intimate 19th-Century American Landscapes

Sat, 07 Aug 2010 10:00:00 -0400

Nearly 20 American artists spanning the Hudson River School to American Impressionism are represented in these small-scale paintings from the superb collection of the Newark Museum.

By the 1890s, Impressionism, with its broken brushstrokes and brilliant hues became the avant-garde style in America.

The Pittsburgh presentation is made possible through the generous support of the Allegheny Foundation. Additional funding has been provided by First National Bank.

Saturday, 07 August, 2010 - ArtKids: Pint-Sized Pictures

Sat, 07 Aug 2010 11:00:00 -0400

We’ll mix a little canvas with a lot of imagination in this playful tour of our special exhibition. Create a miniature masterpiece to decorate your walls, too!

Family program, kids 4-8

Sunday, 08 August, 2010 - Small But Sublime: Intimate 19th-Century American Landscapes

Sun, 08 Aug 2010 10:00:00 -0400

Nearly 20 American artists spanning the Hudson River School to American Impressionism are represented in these small-scale paintings from the superb collection of the Newark Museum.

By the 1890s, Impressionism, with its broken brushstrokes and brilliant hues became the avant-garde style in America.

This exhibition is organized by the Newark Museum.

Sunday, 08 August, 2010 - Small But Sublime: Intimate 19th-Century American Landscapes

Sun, 08 Aug 2010 10:00:00 -0400

Nearly 20 American artists spanning the Hudson River School to American Impressionism are represented in these small-scale paintings from the superb collection of the Newark Museum.

By the 1890s, Impressionism, with its broken brushstrokes and brilliant hues became the avant-garde style in America.

The Pittsburgh presentation is made possible through the generous support of the Allegheny Foundation. Additional funding has been provided by First National Bank.

Tuesday, 10 August, 2010 - Small But Sublime: Intimate 19th-Century American Landscapes

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 10:00:00 -0400

Nearly 20 American artists spanning the Hudson River School to American Impressionism are represented in these small-scale paintings from the superb collection of the Newark Museum.

By the 1890s, Impressionism, with its broken brushstrokes and brilliant hues became the avant-garde style in America.

This exhibition is organized by the Newark Museum.

Tuesday, 10 August, 2010 - Small But Sublime: Intimate 19th-Century American Landscapes

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 10:00:00 -0400

Nearly 20 American artists spanning the Hudson River School to American Impressionism are represented in these small-scale paintings from the superb collection of the Newark Museum.

By the 1890s, Impressionism, with its broken brushstrokes and brilliant hues became the avant-garde style in America.

The Pittsburgh presentation is made possible through the generous support of the Allegheny Foundation. Additional funding has been provided by First National Bank.