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The 40th Annual Delaware Antique Show Nov. 7 -9 Winterthur, Wilmington, DE Fifty of the country’s finest antiques dealers offer furniture and decorative accessories from the 17th to the early 20th centuries. Call 800.448.3883 for information. American Accents, 1670-1945: Masterworks from the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco (to February 1, 2004) Winterthur, Wilmington, DE An exhibition of masterworks from the de Young Museum, part of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. This sampling of 86 distinguished and enduring paintings–42 of which are from the collection of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd –features some of the most recognizable icons of American art. Be sure to take advantage of this unique opportunity to see works that rarely travel outside San Francisco. Highlights include works by Thomas Cole, Thomas Eakins, John Singer Sargent, Mary Cassatt, and Georgia O’Keeffe. American Tableaux: Selections from the Collection of the Walker Art Center (to January 4, 2004) DELAWARE ART MUSEUM at the Riverfront Art Center, Wilmington, DE The exhibition, selected from the collection of the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, brings together approximately 70 paintings, sculptures, installations, prints and photographs dating from the early part of the 20th century to the present by more than 40 prominent American artists. Art of the American West A Private Collection (through November 23, 2003) BRANDYWINE RIVER MUSEUM – Chadds Ford, PA Fifty one works-oils, watercolors and bronzes from a distinguished collection-depict the imagery of the historic west. Beginning in the 1800s with spectacular mountain views by Albert Bierstadt and Thomas Moran, the collection includes major paintings of Indian life and the vanishing frontier by Henry F. Farny, Charles M. Russell, N.C. Wyeth and Howard Terpning. Bronze sculptures by Frederic Remington and others give an added dimension to the story of the West. Winterthur Yuletide Nov. 8 – Jan. 4, 2004 Winterthur, Wilmington, DE Bring the family to see Holiday Views and Visions and discover how people have visualized their favorite holiday traditions over time. Displays recreated from paintings, sketches, and other images include creative table settings, colorful floral displays, the hustle of holiday shopping, toys and treats, and the evolution of the Christmas tree. Vignettes depicting seasonal customs from long ago allow you to experience what the holidays were like for earlier generations of Americans. Other displays set against the exquisite backdrop of Winterthur’s renowned period rooms show how the du Ponts enjoyed their holiday season when they lived at Winterthur in the early 20th century. $20 Adults. $18 Students. 2-11, $10. Members, $5. A Brandywine Christmas Nov. 28 – Jan. 11, 2004 Brandywine River Museum, Chadds Ford, PA The museum celebrates the season with fabulous holiday displays including an extensive O-gauge model railroad, an elaborate Victorian dollhouse, and thousands of whimsical “critter” ornaments on holiday trees.
WINTERTHUR, An American Country EstateWinterthur, Wilmington, DE October 11, 2003 – February 1, 2004 American Accents, 1670-1945: Masterworks from the Fine Arts Museums of San FranciscoAn exhibition of masterworks from the de Young Museum, part of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. This sampling of 86 distinguished and enduring paintings–42 of which are from the collection of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd –features some of the most recognizable icons of American art. Be sure to take advantage of this unique opportunity to see works that rarely travel outside San Francisco. Highlights include works by Thomas Cole, Thomas Eakins, John Singer Sargent, Mary Cassatt, and Georgia O’Keeffe. through January 4, 2004 The Winterthur StoryBased on the successful 50th anniversary exhibition, Life at Winterthur: Henry Francis du Pont’s American Country Estate, The Winterthur Story explores not only our history as a great American country estate but also the lives of the people who helped make it a special place to live, work, and visit. Longwood, Kennett Square, PA November 27 – January 4, 2004 A Longwood Gardens Christmas More than 2,000 brilliant poinsettia plants, towering Christmas trees, and fragrant white narcissi transform the indoor gardens into a warm retreat celebrating the holiday season. Organ sing-alongs and choral, harp, and bell concerts add to the festivities. Outdoors, 400,000 decorative lights glitter in the trees at night, and, weather permitting, colorful fountain displays set to music enchant visitors at the Open Air Theatre. View Complete Calendar of Events for September |