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THE SPIRIT OF DICKENS: "A Christmas Carol" in Pictures (AUGUST, 2001; #040) WHAT: Since its first publication in 1843, Charles Dickens' famous story, A Christmas Carol, has remained the quintessential tale of self-interest and greed transformed into compassion and charity. Over the past 150 years, hundreds of editions have been published and innumerable theater and film versions have been produced. Scholars have revealed that social and cultural issues of various periods have colored interpretations of the Carol and influenced the choice of illustrations for the text. The first illustrator of the tale, John Leech, set the tone for subsequent treatments by artists such as Sol Eytinge, Jr., and Frederick Barnard. In the 20th century Arthur Rackham, Everett Shinn, Ronald Searle and Roberto Innocenti are among those artists who have interpreted the story in greater detail. This exhibition of original illustrations, first edition books, and photographic reproductions presents the great diversity of style and perspective used to illuminate and add meaning to Dickensí classic tale. WHEN: November 23, 2001 through January 6, 2002 WHERE: Brandywine River Museum, U.S. Route 1 and PA Route 100, Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania ADMISSION: $5 for adults; $2.50 for senior citizens and students; free for members and children under six MORE INFO: Brandywine River Museum, (610) 388-2700 MEDIA CONTACT: Heather Hayter or Halsey Spruance, (610) 388-8337 (Photography available on request) Top of Page

Brandywine River Museum, U.S. Route 1 and PA Route 100 P.O. Box 141, Chadds Ford, PA 19317 For more information send email to: inquiries@brandywine.org © 2001 Brandywine Conservancy