Brandywine River Museum - N. C. Wyeth, Andrew Wyeth, Jamie Wyeth, Wyeth, American illustration

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Exhibitions

A Celebration of the Life and Work of Andrew Wyeth
January 31st, 9:30AM-4:30PM

Complimentary admission to all visitors on this special day. Andrew Wyeth's most famous painting, Christina's World will be on view, on loan from The Museum of Modern Art in New York. This is the first time the painting has been on view in the region.

Unique Force: The Art of Carolyn Wyeth
January 24 - March 15, 2009

Carolyn Wyeth grew up in a family of artists, yet developed her own profound mode of expression. This exhibition, the first in 30 years, includes over 40 paintings and drawings that span her career, as well as fascinating portraits of her by her family members.

Elegant Enigmas: The Art of Edward Gorey
March 21 through May 17, 2009

Carnivorous plants, falling masonry, and uninvited guests fill the unique, imaginary world of illustrator and author Edward Gorey. His stories and accompanying illustrations maintain a delicate balance between the hilarious and the horrific.

IN THE GALLERIES:

Brandywine Heritage Galleries
Paintings and drawings from the museum's collection, including works by Howard Pyle, his students, and other distinguished American artists such as Jasper Cropsey, William Trost Richards, Maxfield Parrish, Harvey Dunn and Jessie Willcox Smith.

Andrew Wyeth Gallery
Approximately 40 watercolor, dry brush and tempera paintings by Andrew Wyeth from various stages of his career, including some of his most recent work.

N.C. Wyeth Gallery
Approximately 40 paintings and illustrations by N.C. Wyeth including works for Treasure Island, Kidnapped and The Last of the Mohicans.

Bayard and Mary Sharp Gallery
Paintings by Jamie Wyeth, Carolyn Wyeth, Henriette Wyeth, Peter Hurd, John McCoy and George A. Weymouth.