Superbly Independent: Early California paintings by annie harmon, mary dEneale morgan, and marion kavanaugh wachtel July 25 - September 19, 2010
Nearly 100 plein air paintings by Annie Harmon, Mary DeNeale Morgan and Marion Kavanagh Wachtel represent the breadth of early California landscape, from the densely wooded forests of the north, to the Bay Area and the spectacularly scenic central coast, to the bright, strong colors and tones of the desert and the Southland.
This exhibition
finally gives three gifted painters the recognition they so richly deserve.
Interesting parallels, described in the catalog that accompanies the exhibition, connect the three women with William Keith, whose works form the core of the Gallery’s permanent collection.
This exhibition and accompanying catalogue would not have been possible without the generous support of two dedicated collectors, Betty Boone Williams and Alberta Parker Horn. Works are also on loan from museums, galleries, public and private collectors.
A lavishly illustrated catalog, with a checklist and essays by Jean Stern, Executive Director of The Irvine Museum, Erika Esau, and Julie Armistead, guest curator, accompanies the exhibition.
Opening Events:
Lecture and presentation by Southern California art historian Erika Esau, author of Images of the Pacific Rim: Australia and California, 1850-1935. Sunday, July 25,
2pm. Claeys Lounge, Soda Activity Center.
Reception following, Art Patio and Gallery.
Contemporary Plein Air Artists Work on view
Carolyn Lord Laurie Heath
Susan Kendall Renie Herrera McDonough
Teresa Onoda
Robin Purcell
Iris Sabre Maria Santos Stefano
Pamela Wright
Opening Day Paint Out: Paintings on display during the reception by contemporary plein air artists, in tribute to Harmon, Morgan and Wachtel.
Hearst Art Gallery, Saint Mary's College of California, 1928 St. Mary's Rd., Moraga
For additional information: Call Hearst Art Gallery at 925-631-4379 or contact Heidi Donner at hdonner@stmarys-ca.edu or call at 925.631.4069
Home Page slide show image credits:
Marion Kavanaugh Wachtel
Long Lake, Sierra Nevada, n.d.
oil on canvas, Collection of The Irvine Museum
Marion Kavanaugh Wachtel
Eucalyptus Trees, n.d.
water color, Private Collection, Courtesy of The Irvine Museum
Mary DeNeale Morgan
Near Point Pinos, 1920s or later
oil on masonite, Courtesy of Terry and Paula Trotter, Trotter Galleries, Carmel and Pacific Grove
Mary DeNeale Morgan
Pumkins, Carmel Valley, 1920s or later
oil on canvas, The Roger Epperson and Carol Alderdice Collection
Annie Harmon
Stream in Spring, n.d.
oil on cigar box lid, Collection of Alberta Parker Horn
Annie Harmon
Old Oak, Menlo Park, circa 1900 – 1914 oil on canvas, Collection of Betty Boone Williams
IN THE KEITH ROOM - beginning July 25, 2010
WILLIAM KEITH: FRIEND AND TEACHER
A selection from some of Keith's greatest California landscapes, in honor of Superbly Independent.
PLEASE NOTE: The entire Gallery as well as the Keith Room will be devoted to the Saint Mary's College Keith collection, beginning July 16, 2011 through September 25, when more than 100 of the 175 paintings will be on view, accompanied by a major new publication on the artist's life and work.
*All programming subject to change
The Hearst Art Gallery is accredited by the American Association of Museums
Gallery Hours: Wed. – Sun., 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Admission: $4 adults; K-12 graders, Hearst Members free.
Main Telephone: (925) 631-4379
Website: www.hearstartgallery.org
Media Contact: Heidi Donner, hdonner@stmarys-ca.edu,
(925) 631-4069
