Thursday, February 25, 2010

Going on Now! Art Exhibit featuring Mary Cassatt. Next Week (March 1-5): Vincent Van Gogh, plus oodles of interesting facts that you may or may not have known!



On the left, the woman in the big, black hat is Mary Cassatt. 
The painting to her right is entitled "In The Box",circa 1879
Moving right along, the next painting is entitled "The Boating Party" circa 1893-94.

 Here you can see the painting entitled "Mother and Child", circa 1890.

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This painting is entitled "The Lamp", circa 1891.

It is hard to really take in these beautiful silk panels through anything but your own eyes. 

We have all kinds of interesting facts about Cassatt. One being: Mary Cassatt is most famous for her paintings of mothers and their children. However, did you know that Mary Cassatt was neither a mother nor a wife? It's true.

Come and join us as Saturday will be the last day for Mary Cassatt. If you do miss this exhibit, don't fret, better yet, come and see some of the works of Vincent Van Gogh! 

HOURS OF OPERATION: Mon., Wed., Thurs., and Fri.: 12-5:30
                                             Tuesday: 9:00-12:00, 1:00-5:30
                                             Saturday: 9:00-12:00

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