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The Morse Museum’s Exhibition on American Portraiture Opens March 3 Brevard Collectors

Winter Park, FL— On March 3, the founder of Nabisco, was February Update
The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum commissioned around 1905 from the Melbourne— The Brevard Antiques
of American Art will open Selected well-known artist William Merritt and Collectibles Club holds monthly
Portraits from the Morse Collection. Chase (1849–1916). Chase and other meetings at two area locations. The
The exhibition will feature about a painters like Gilbert Stuart (1755– group is open to anyone having an
dozen paintings by leading American 1828) and Robert Henri (1865–1929) interest in learning about antiques
portraitists and a number of photographs created interpretive renderings with and collectibles. There is a different
by early American studios. Works date inimitable styles that brought the artists subject of interest at each meeting
from the 1790s to the 1930s. themselves a level of celebrity. Stuart, and attendees are encouraged to
At their most basic level, portraits for example, is famed for his portrait bring in an item for further study and
record a person’s physical appearance of George Washington that graces the discussion.
on a specific date. When done well dollar bill. Two painted portraits on At the first Friday meeting
these records do more, revealing the display by Stuart capture the costume (FEBRUARY 7th) to be held at the
psychological characteristics of a and personae representative of the Suntree / Viera Library, 902 Jordan
subject. The tension in portraiture is early years of the republic.
between the insights of a talented artist Selected Portraits from the Morse Blass Dr., at 10:00 AM, the subject
and the often unclear expectations of a Collection presents painted and will be “SMALLS”. For additional
information call George at 321-254-
sitter. The compelling personalities of photographic portrayals of Americans 5831.
figures ranging from powerful business over a period of transition in both style
executives to lovely women—both and medium. The third Tuesday meeting
of genteel and working classes—are Portrait of Sylvester S. Marvin by William The Morse Museum, located at (FEBRUARY 18th) will take place at
presented in the works on view in Merritt Chase, c. 1905. Gift of Leslie and 445 N. Park Avenue, Tuesday through the Melbourne Beach Library, 324
Selected Portraits from the Morse Kathryn Grammar, will be featured in Thursday and Saturday. For more Ocean Ave. at 1:30 PM. The subject
Collection. the Museum’s new exhibition, Selected information, call 407-645-5311 or visit of this meeting will be “SEWING &
A charming and arresting portrait Portraits from the Morse Collection. www.morsemuseum.org. STITCHING”. For information call
of Sylvester S. Marvin (1841–1924), Rich at 321-795-7363.

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