"The Kingdoms of Edward Hicks." October 10, 1999-January 2, 2000, 1996-2000
Scope and Contents
"The Kingdoms of Edward Hicks" was a magnificent exhibition of the works of the best known American folk painters, Edward Hicks. On display was The Peaceable Kingdom, as well as rural landscapes and pastoral scenes. Additionally, the exhibition also featured letters in the artist's hand, his artist's palette, and two copies of his published memoirs. The exhibition was organized by The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Center of The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, and curated by Darrel Sewell. The records consist of correspondence, object lists, loan agreements, and research material and notes. Also included is exhibition training material.
Dates
- 1996-2000
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research. Access to unprocessed and institutional records less than 10 years old is at the discretion of the Archivist.
Extent
From the Series: 5.4 linear feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Agro, Elisabeth R. (Person)
- From the Collection: Garvan, Beatrice (Person)
- From the Collection: Hood, Graham, 1936- (Person)
- From the Collection: McNeil, Robert L., Jr. (Person)
- From the Collection: Sewell, Darrel, 1939- (Person)
- From the Collection: Philadelphia Museum of Art (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library and Archives Repository
Philadelphia Museum of Art
PO Box 7646
Philadelphia PA 19101-7646 United States
archives@philamuseum.org