Museum to host Winslow Homer engraved works reception July 2
The Biggs Museum of American Art will host an exhibit titled Winslow Homer From Poetry to Fiction – The Engraved Works from Friday, July 2 to Saturday, Oct. 16.
Winslow Homer (1836-1910) is considered one of the most important artists of American life of the 1800s.
He captured a cross-section of American society that tells a story of triumph and tragedy in American history through his monochromatic engravings created during the pre-war years, the Civil War and the following decade. Featuring Homer’s early work that was produced in New York’s Hudson River Valley, this exhibition is accompanied by never-before-exhibited period photographs of his subjects.
An opening reception is set for 5 to 7 p.m., July 2. Masks are required to be worn inside the museum. Light refreshments will be served outdoors to allow for a safe social gathering, weather permitting.
The Biggs Museum is at 406 Federal St., Dover. For more information, call 302-674-2111 or go to biggsmuseum.org.
