Exhibition Opening: American Made

American Made: Painting and Sculpture from the DeMell Jacobsen Collection

This exhibition features over 80 works by renowned American artists, including Benjamin West, Sarah Miriam Peale, Edward Moran, John Singer Sargent, Mary Cassatt, Robert Henri, and Charles Alston. Spanning 250 years, with an emphasis on the 19th and 20th centuries, the collection traces the evolution of American art, showcasing its unique styles and thought-provoking expressions across generations.

The exhibition explores a range of subjects, from landscapes to still lifes and genre scenes, which gained popularity in the 19th century. Visitors will find captivating depictions of fruits, flowers, and other delights by artists such as John Francis, Charles Ethan Porter, and Elizabeth Williams. The collection also includes striking trompe l’oeil (“fool the eye”) still lifes by masters like William Harnett, John Haberle, and John Peto. Additionally, American Made highlights the influence of European training and patronage on American artists, reflecting the experiences of those artists who traveled abroad in the years leading up to the 20th century. Through these diverse works, this exhibition offers a compelling journey through the rich history and evolution of American art.

American Made was curated by Todd Herman, PhD, president and CEO of The Mint Museum; Kevin Sharp, director of the Dixon Gallery and Gardens; and Jonathan Stuhlman, PhD, senior curator of American art at The Mint Museum.

PRESENTING SPONSORS:
Theodore W. Brickman Jr. and Sally B. Brickman Endowment for Exhibitions of 18th and 19th Century Art
Dorinda Dodge
The Yela “Peter” and Derek Fowler Endowment for Acquisitions and Exhibitions
Molly Butler Hart & Michael D. Griffin
Patricia M. Patten Endowment
Estate of Glee and Robert Ries Endowment
Roberta and James W. Titelman Endowment for Exhibitions

PATRON SPONSORS:
Broadbent Family Endowment
Mike and Sandy McManus

EXHIBITION SPONSOR:
Schumann Foundation Endowment for Exhibitions