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Tag Archives: Atlantic Ocean

In the Gallery: Hunting Alligators by Theodor de Bry, 1591 in La Florida Exhibit

by , Registrar in Art, Artists, Exhibitions

May

07

In 2013, Florida is commemorating the 500-year anniversary of the arrival of Europeans and Africans in the Americas. Juan Ponce de León’s expedition…

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Happy Birthday Frederick Carl Frieseke!

by , in Education

Apr

07

A dancer, sitting legs crossed upon a stool, holds a mirror up to her face. Lifting her hand to her lips, she applies lipstick just before going on stage. She is clothed in a soft pink garment that slips down to reveal her pale shoulder. The woman is surrounded by pink, blue and white floral drapery…

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#3 Thomas Hart Benton – June Morning

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Nov

29

Thomas Hart Benton used his art to elevate the experiences of everyday people and ordinary events.  Characteristic of his mature style, June Morning depicts a view from his mother’s house on Martha’s Vineyard.  In the foreground, the vibrant, twining foliage parts to reveal Benton’s neighbor milking a cow. The Atlantic Ocean is visible in the [...]

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Movie Posters from the 1920’s!

by , Registrar in Art, Exhibitions

Aug

26

By: Melanie O’Donnell Have you seen our new exhibit, Jacksonville’s Norman Studios: Movie Posters from the Permanent Collection? Before Hollywood dominated the film industry, Florida was the hot spot for movie executives. With our warm weather, sunny skies, convenient location, cheap labor, and diverse scenery, Florida quickly became a frontrunner in the early film business [...]

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