The Chrysler | The Magazine of the Chrysler Museum of Art | July | August 2008

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CHRYSLER the

THE MAGAZINE OF THE CHRYSLER MUSEUM OF ART

CALENDAR OF EVENTS July/August 2008

p 4 Exhibitions • p 6 News • p 8 Daily Calendar • p 12 Programs for Adults • p 14 Programs for Families & Children

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COVER Peter Henry Emerson (British,1856–1936) Gathering WaterLilies, Plate IX from Life and Landscape on the Norfolk Broads (detail), 1886 Royal Photographic Society Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford, UK

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I N F O R M A T I O N

Contact Us Chrysler Museum of Art 245 W. Olney Road Norfolk, VA 23510 Phone: (757) 664-6200 Fax: (757) 664-6201 E-mail: museum@chrysler.org Website: www.chrysler.org Museum Hours Wednesday, 10 a.m.–9 p.m. (admission by voluntary contribution) Thursday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Sunday, 1–5 p.m.

All facilities are closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and major holidays.

Jean Outland Chrysler Library Open Wednesday–Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday evening hours are also available by appointment only.

E-mail: lchristiansen@chrysler.org (757) 965-2035 Historic Houses Free Admission The Moses Myers House Corner of Bank and Freemason Streets, Norfolk Hours: Wednesday–Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sunday, 12–4 p.m.

Tours are hourly through 3 p.m.

(757) 333-1086 The Norfolk History Museum at the Willoughby-Baylor House 601 E. Freemason St., Norfolk Hours: Wednesday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sunday, 12 p.m.–4 p.m.

(757) 333-1091 Tours start at the Freemason Street Reception Center 401 E. Freemason Street, Norfolk (757) 441-1526 Museum Gift Shop Hours same as Museum hours (757) 333-6297

This publication is produced by the Communications Department: Teresa Sowers, Director of Communications; and Doris D. Taylor, Public Relations and Media Relations Coordinator.

Image consultation by Ed Pollard, Museum Photographer

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Cuisine and Company at the Chrysler Wednesday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

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There is ample free parking.

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Volunteers (757) 333-6220 www.chrysler.org/membership The Chrysler Museum of Art is partially supported by grants from the City of Norfolk, the Virginia Commission for the Arts, Commonwealth of Virginia, Institute of Museum and Library Services, the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Business Consortium for Arts Support, and the Webster Foundation.

Chrysler Museum of Art Board of Trustees 2007-08 Decker Anstrom, Vice Chair Frank J. Baragona Robert M. Boyd Nancy W. Branch Jerry A. Bridges Macon F. Brock Robert W. Carter E. John Field Andrew S. Fine David R. Goode Cyrus W. Grandy V Adrianne R. Joseph Linda H. Kaufman Sandra W. Lewis Edward L. Lilly Henry D. Light Vincent J. Mastracco, Jr. Arnold B. Mckinnon Patterson N. McKinnon Peter M. Meredith, Jr. Charles W. Moorman, Secretary Richard D. Roberts Robert M. Rubin Anne B. Shumadine Josephine L. Turner Leah Waitzer Dixie Wolf, Chair

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A surprise indeed. That's what I discovered when I took a closer look at Rembrandt's etchings. Each etching took me on an unforgettable artistic journey of discovery, one that I look forward to taking again soon.

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Portia Arrington on Rembrandt's Etchings: The Embrace of Darkness and Light

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HOW DID HE DO THAT? Question: What do Harry Houdini and Rembrandt van Rijn have in common?

Not long ago, I read a wonderful article by writer Adam Gopnik* about magic and magicians; about what they do and the unique relationship that exists between the magician and his audience.

Magic, in Gopnik’s view, tries to “put a burr under the saddle of the mind.” The magician’s success in doing this depends on the effect an illusion has on the spectator as much as it does on the technical skill of the magician. If an illusion is to be truly successful, we, the audience, must be able to imagine several alternative ways it could be achieved.

Harry Houdini was famous for his ability to escape from a tank of water into which he had been lowered, upside down, locked into a set of stocks. The situation seemed impossible, but Houdini escaped. As we ask ourselves how he did it, we might wonder 1) were the locks rigged 2) was Houdini a contortionist 3) was Houdini really under water, etc., etc. No one answer suffices. A big part of our enjoyment of the trick comes from not knowing how it was managed.

The same thing is true with works of art. The greatest works are those that are the least obvious, those where no single explanation of their meaning is conclusive. The fascination of such works lies in the constantly shifting interplay between what our eyes see and what our minds make of that information. We observe what an artist does—it affects us, but we are often hard put to explain the exact nature of that effect or how precisely it was accomplished.

In Rembrandt’s case, we marvel at his magical ability to suggest space, atmosphere, and details of landscape with just a few squiggly lines. We are amazed at the way he can group figures, tilt heads, or direct glances to suggest nuances of meaning or infinite shadings of mood and human interaction. We see a few lines, and our minds create a constantly shifting “maze of possibilities.”

In other words, great art—like Rembrandt’s— is about becoming. It‘s about truth and illusion. It is rich, dynamic, alive, and always incomplete. It really is magic.

William J. Hennessey Director

*Adam Gopnik, “The Real Work: Modern Magic and the Meaning of Life,” The New Yorker, 17 March 2008.

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Peter Henry Emerson (British, 1856–1936) Flowers of the Mere, Plate IV from Idyls of the Norfolk Broads (detail), 1887 Royal Photographic Society Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford, UK

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THE OLD ORDER AND THE NEW: P.H. EMERSON AND PHOTOGRAPHY, 1885-1895 Photography Gallery July 2, 2008–November 9, 2008

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eter Henry Emerson is aptly described as a complex figure in the world of photography. During a time when other photographers were using techniques to alter images, he held steadfast to the belief that a photograph should only reflect what the human eye can see. He approached photography from several different perspectives: through the eyes of the artist, the scientist, the anthropologist, and the historian. He spent the majority of his career trying to convince his peers to embrace a more “pure” and natural way of creating photographs.

Emerson is, perhaps, best remembered for his portraits of landscapes in transition as rural life became subject to a new order of things through industrialization and tourism.

The images in this exhibition represent the continual shift and antagonism between values and ideas. They convey the rich flavor of Emerson’s time and invite comparisons with contemporary life and culture. Many of the photographs are raw and exhibit dark tones of the platinum and gravure processes, representative of Emerson’s signature style.

Peter Henry Emerson (British, 1856–1936) In the Barley Harvest, Plate VIII from Pictures of East Anglian Life, 1890 Royal Photographic Society Collection at the National Media Museum, Bradford, UK

Despite his success and respected reputation among other photographers during the late 1800s, Emerson spent much of his life trying to fit into mainstream society. He was born in Cuba to a British mother and American father. He enjoyed most of his early childhood in New England during the turbulent years of the American Civil War. After his father’s death in 1869, Emerson and his mother moved to England where he later graduated from Cambridge University with a degree in medicine.

Just one year after practicing medicine, Emerson abandoned his career as a surgeon and fully devoted himself to writing and photography. He acquired wealth through the family business—Cuban sugar plantations—but was considered socially inept by polite, English society. This forced Emerson to find his niche elsewhere. It was the simplicity of the rustic life that really resonated with his outdoor upbringing in America. This life was more reflective of his real self which is visibly demonstrated through his photography.

Emerson not only preferred simplicity when it came to his lifestyle, but he also chose to produce photographs that were more naturalistic and unrefined. He believed that photographers had to be as free as fine artists to alter or create scenes as long as they stayed true to the medium of photography. For Emerson, this meant that most of the work of composing must happen before taking the picture. He was no fan of faking things in the darkroom. According to Emerson, this broke the first contract of photography with the world: a one-to-one equivalent to whatever had existed in front of the camera.

During his career, Emerson also developed several techniques that immensely impacted the way later photographers produced images. One of his many contributions to the world of photography includes the “differential focus.” This technique involves using focus and depth-of-field to create images that appear more natural, just as they would to the human eye. Coming from a scientific background, Emerson knew that the human eye only focuses sharply on the main subject of its attention and that everything all around this was, in fact, out of focus. His goal was to imitate this through his photographs which should be slightly out of focus, merely ensuring that it is sharp at the main subject point.

Between 1886 and 1895, Emerson published eight photographic portfolios. Though he continued to photograph, he did not exhibit or publish his work after 1900. He was preparing a history of pictorial photography when he died in Falmouth, England in 1936.

This exhibition was organized by the National Media Museum in Bradford, England and printed in collaboration with the Norfolk Sister Cities Program. *Excerpts taken from the publication, The Old Order and The New: P.H. Emerson and Photography, 1885-1895 by John Taylor

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E X H I B I T I O N S Ansel Adams (American, 1902-1984) Clearing Winter Storm, Yosemite National Park, California, 1944 Gift of Dr. and Mrs. T. Lane Stokes ©The Ansel Adams Publishing Rights Trust

CURRENTLY ON VIEW Rembrandt’s Etchings: The Embrace of Darkness and Light Now through August 17, 2008

Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669) Studies of the Head of Saskia and Five Others, 1636 Photograph © Museum of Fine Arts Boston Harvey D. Parker Collection

During his lifetime, Rembrandt achieved unparalleled fame as a printmaker and is hailed today as one of the greatest etchers of all time. Drawn from the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, this exhibition includes more than 130 of the master’s etchings. It traces Rembrandt’s entire career as a printmaker, from the drama and technical razzle-dazzle of his early productions to the quiet mystery and poetry of his final works.

The Joan P. Brock Galleries Visit these six beautifully refurbished galleries showcasing over 120 works of art in the Chrysler Collection. These recently renovated spaces present the Museum’s 19th–century American and European treasures in a dramatic new light.

Cameo Performances: Masterpieces of Cameo Glass from the Chrysler’s Collection Now through July 1, 2010 Highlighting the skills of master carvers and their sources of inspiration, cameo glass steals the spotlight in this show drawn from the Museum’s renowned glass collection.

Exploring the history of cameo glass carving beginning with ancient Roman examples, this exhibition focuses on the popular resurgence of the technique in England during the late 19th century.

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Stevens and Williams, Ltd., Stourbridge, England Vase, late 19th century Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Ansel Adams Photography Now through August 31, 2008 This exhibition, drawn entirely from the Chrysler’s collection, consists of 15 photographs from one of the world’s most renowned photographers, Ansel Adams, best known for his images of Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range.

Adams has achieved a status unparalleled by any other photographer.

Prints from the David and Susan Goode Collection Now through August 31, 2008 In conjunction with the exhibition, Rembrandt’s Etchings: The Embrace of Darkness and Light, the Chrysler is also showcasing a complementary exhibition of prints dating from the early 20th century to the present. Drawn from the personal collection of David and Susan Goode, this exhibition, in the Chrysler’s Prints and Drawings Gallery, covers a wide variety of printmaking techniques and artists.

The Old Order and The New: P. H. Emerson and Photography, 1885-1895 July 2, 2008–November 9, 2008 In the 1880s, Peter Henry Emerson began photographing the Norfolk and Suffolk, England landscapes, producing beautiful prints, and publishing books and portfolios for which he became well-known. He described himself as an anthropologist, capturing ways of life that were disappearing due to the impact of new industries.

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E X H I B I T I O N S Robert Motherwell (American, 1915 -1991) Red Sea I, 1976 David and Susan Goode Collection © Dedalus Foundation, Inc./Licensed by VAGA, New York, NY

Kaufman Furniture Gallery A new installation featuring loans from the collection of the late George M. and Linda H. Kaufman, one of our nation’s great collections of American decorative arts and Dutch Golden Age paintings. The new display highlights the stylistic evolution of American furniture from the mid-18th to the early 19th century and helps visitors understand the individual character of pieces produced in the great early American furniture making centers–Boston, Newport, New York, and Philadelphia.

Crossroads: Transportation in Norfolk Norfolk History Museum This exhibit traces the evolution of transportation in Norfolk, from the horse-drawn carriage to light rail.

Explore how Norfolk’s citizens have gotten around town by land, sea, and air, from early settlement to the present day.

Up-close view of model railroad in Crossroads: Transportation in Norfolk exhibition at the Norfolk History Museum

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History at Your Feet, Norfolk in Your Pocket Now Online Norfolk’s newest historical resource is now available online at www.chrysler.org. This new, interactive map is packed with information on downtown Norfolk’s historic places and outlines a convenient trail through all the locations—helping visitors explore the city’s most valuable treasures.

Walk through over 300 years of history from the Norfolk History Museum to the Hunter House Victorian Museum.

View the area’s most notable landmarks including Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church, home of the famous cannon ball lodged in the church's wall, the Norfolk Police Museum with its vintage firearms, and the Hampton Roads Navel Museum which houses some of the most spectacular detailed model ships.

Give this exciting new interactive map a whirl, and learn why the City of Norfolk is known as the “arts capital of Virginia.” http://www.chrysler.org/historyatyourfeet/index.htm

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COOL IT! WITH THE CHRYSLER MUSEUM Every Thursday in July 6-9 p.m.

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fter exploring the Chrysler’s newest exhibits, visit the Museum shop and feast your eyes on a few of our recently added items. Among them, a collection of original masterpieces by Josh Simpson, a featured artist in the Chrysler’s world-famous glass collection.

Simpson has created a series of exquisite, handmade glass planets, small replicas of his original glass structure displayed in the Chrysler’s Contemporary Glass Gallery.

Each of these eye-catching, round spheres come in various sizes and has its own unique view of spectacular landscapes including volcanoes, oceans, mountains, and forests. Several are designed as decorative conversation pieces while others serve as paperweights.

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scape the sweltering summer sun, and enjoy an evening with delicious food, refreshing drinks, and great art at the Chrysler’s after-work series, Cool It! Every week, visitors enjoy different live bands and the opportunity to peruse the Chrysler’s newest exhibitions.

For more information on joining For Art’s Sake or sponsoring the series, please contact Brian Wells at bwells@chrysler.org or 757-333-6298.

THE MOSES MYERS HOUSE WELCOMES NEW ARRIVALS

Chrysler Museum Trustee Linda Kaufman was hoonored by the Garden Club of America at a luncheon during the group’s annual meeting in Norfolk in May.

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he Moses Myers House is pleased to present the latest addition to our family—a set of ten neo-classical chairs. As part of our ongoing restoration efforts, we have been furnishing rooms based on household inventory from 1819.

Although the Historic Houses have an amazing amount of original furniture and decorative objects, there are several key pieces missing. The reproduction drawing room chairs are a sight to behold— tulip poplar with rosewood graining and gold leaf all based on the classical style of Baltimore painted furniture.

Tommy Tupponce, performer with the Leaders of the Intertribal Drum, entertains guests attending the Chrysler’s annual Family Day event in April.

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Gallery Talk Event Jazz Exhibition Opens Tickle My Ears Event Museum Closing

The Kaufman Collection: American Furniture Printmaking Demonstration The Art of Jazz with Against All Odds and the Fine Art of Wine The Old Order and the New: P.H. Emerson and Photography, 1885-1895 Sun, Moon, and Stars For Art’ Sake Cool It! series The Chrysler Museum will be closed in observance of Independence Day Event Printmaking Demonstration Gallery Talk The Old Order and the New: P.H. Emerson and Photography, 1885-1895 Gallery Talk The Old Order and the New: P.H. Emerson and Photography, 1885-1895 Gallery Talk Rembrandt’s Etchings: The Embrace of Darkness and Light Event Printmaking Demonstration Jazz The Art of Jazz with Jim Newsom Norfolk History Museum Series Take Me Out to the Ballgame: Baseball in Norfolk, Part III Event For Art’ Sake Cool It! series Film Series Summer Friday Films for Children: The Maurice Sendak Library Event Printmaking Demonstration Historic Houses Program How Does Your Garden Grow? Teddy Bear Tea Gallery Talk Collecting with Vision: Treasures from the Chrysler Collection Senior Art Forum Rembrandt’s Etchings: The Embrace of Darkness and Light Gallery Talk Ansel Adams and Nature Photography Film Ansel Adams: A Documentary Event Camp Chrysler begins for ages 6-8 (Preregistration Required) Gallery Talk Highlights in Glass Event Printmaking Demonstration Jazz The Art of Jazz with Swingtime Event For Art’ Sake Cool It! series Film Series Summer Friday Films for Children: The Ezra Jack Keats Library, Part I Event Printmaking Demonstration Gallery Talk Collecting with Vision: Treasures from the Chrysler Collection Gallery Talk Rembrandt’s Etchings: The Embrace of Darkness and Light Event Camp Chrysler begins for ages 9-12 (Preregistration Required) Gallery Talk The Kaufman Collection: American Furniture Event Printmaking Demonstration Jazz The Art of Jazz with Reggie Gist Gallery Talk Rembrandt’s Etchings: The Embrace of Darkness and Light Art After Dark Stolen (2005) Event For Art’ Sake Cool It! series Film Series Summer Friday Films for Children: The Ezra Jack Keats Library, Part II Event Printmaking Demonstration Gallery Talk Highlights in Glass Gallery Talk The Old Order and the New: P.H. Emerson and Photography, 1885-1895 Gallery Talk Rembrandt’s Etchings: The Embrace of Darkness and Light Event Printmaking Demonstration Jazz The Art of Jazz with Shanniece James Event For Art’ Sake Cool It! series

Cristallerie d’Emile Gallé, Nancy, France Bowl, late 19th century Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

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Thomas Hovenden (Irish/American, 1840-1895) Dem Was Good Ole Times, 1882 Museum Purchase with funds provided by The Chrysler Museum Landmark Communication Art Trust, an Anonymous Donor, Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Waitzer, Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Barry III, and the Museum’s Accession Fund

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Summer Friday Films for Children: Best of Fest, Part I Printmaking Demonstration Collecting with Vision: Treasures from the Chrysler Collection Prints from the David and Susan Goode Collection Highlights in Glass The Old Order and the New: P.H. Emerson and Photography, 1885-1895 Printmaking Demonstration The Art of Jazz with Ra Jazz and the Fine Art of Wine Can I Play Outside?

Summer Friday Films for Children: Best of Fest, Part II Printmaking Demonstration How Does Your Garden Grow? Feathered Friends Ansel Adams and Nature Photography Highlights in Glass Rembrandt’s Etchings: The Embrace of Darkness and Light Printmaking Demonstration The Art of Jazz with Forte Jazz Band “I Have Not Yet Begun to Fight!”: The Naval Career of John Paul Jones Summer Friday Films for Children: The Hardly Boys in Hardly Gold Printmaking Demonstration Rembrandt’s Etchings: The Embrace of Darkness and Light Rembrandt’s Etchings: The Embrace of Darkness and Light Lee Jordan-Anders Concert Rembrandt’s Etchings: The Embrace of Darkness and Light The Old Order and the New: P.H. Emerson and Photography, 1885-1895 The Art of Jazz with Woody Beckner Ansel Adams and Nature Photography Rio Gande (1950) Summer Friday Films for Children: Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers Collecting with Vision: Treasures from the Chrysler Collection Highlights in Glass The Old Order and the New: P.H. Emerson and Photography, 1885-1895 The Art of Jazz with Grace Street Summer Friday Films for Children: Corduroy Bear Collecting with Vision: Treasures from the Chrysler Collection Ansel Adams Photography Prints from the David and Susan Goode Collection

UPCOMING

Edward Lamson Henry (American, 1841-1919) East Hampton Beach, 1880 Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

George and Thomas Woodall (English, 1850-1925 and 1849-1926) Thomas Webb & Sons, Stourbridge, England The Intruders, ca. 1893 Gift of Rebecca W. Hitt in memory of Billy Hitt and Museum purchase with the assistance of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Shannon

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From left to right: Shannon Ruff, Jeanne Noonan, and Richard Hovorka

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Kelly Conway (left) and Scott Howe (right)

CHRYSLER STAFF LEAD DISCUSSION AT INAUGURAL SYMPOSIUM

he Chrysler Museum contains thousands of objects.

In 2006, a special team embarked on the first complete inventory of its collection in over 20 years. Richard Hovorka, Jeanne Noonan, and Shannon Ruff catalogued and digitally photographed over 40,000 objects in 67 locations throughout the Museum.

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he Chrysler’s Director of Education Scott Howe and The inventory team will complete this project in September 2008.

Curator of Glass Kelly Conway attended the inaugural Upon completion, the Chrysler will unveil a new website that symposium of the Center for Education in the Visual Arts at the will allow visitors to explore the entire collection, both the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, works in the galleries and those in storage.

Massachusetts. The weekend event included 12 invited guests representing museums and universities from both the United States and Canada. Long recognized for its support of academic research in the field of art history, the Clark intends to devote significant support to ZALEA UEEN AKES A TOP AT the role of educators in museums.

ISTORIC OUSES Howe and Conway led a discussion around the collaborative relationships n April 16th, 2008 the between educator and curator—a Moses Myers House theme likely to be explored in more was honored to be a part of depth at future events sponsored by the 55th Annual the Clark.

International Azalea The Chrysler’s Education Department Festival. Queen Mariola began its relationship with the Clark Kasemier, a Captain in the when the Museum hosted the traveling Royal Netherlands Army, exhibition of its Impressionist stopped by to learn a little masterpieces in 2006. The Clark’s more about Norfolk's Michael Cassin, formerly Curator of connection to the Education and now Director of the Netherlands through Queen Mariola Kasemier and members of the Southside Boys and Center for Education in the Visual Arts, prominent citizen Moses Girls Club Future Leaders group engage in a plaster-making activity. has led workshops for Chrysler docents, Myers. The Future Leaders and this summer, two docents from the group from Southside Boys & Girls Club of Norfolk joined us in meeting Chrysler will attend the annual summer Queen Azalea and learning about Norfolk's history. workshop in Williamstown.

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A WARM WELCOME

Thomas E. Rassieur, (left) Curator from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and Jeff Harrison, Chief Curator for the Chrysler Museum, at Members' opening

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he Chrysler Museum is proud to welcome two new members to the Business Exhibition Council: Rutter Mills and Old Point National Bank. The BEC is the leading corporate support group for the Chrysler and its Members represent some of the leading corporations in the area.

Since 1999, the BEC has sponsored several special exhibitions at the Museum, and this year, the Members selected Rembrandt’s Etchings: The Embrace of Darkness and Light.

Rutter Mills Attorneys at Law Rutter Mills is a dedicated personal injury law firm. Founded in 1959, Rutter Mills enjoys a successful track record of providing quality representation for thousands of clients. Serving the entire Hampton Roads region and Northeastern North Carolina, the attorneys at Rutter Mills provide their clients with great access, vast experience, and comprehensive representation.

Old Point National Bank Old Point National Bank is one of the region’s oldest and most trusted names in banking and financial services. As a local bank with a national reach, Old Point offers comprehensive consumer and business banking services and local decision making. Through Old Point Trust and Financial Services, N.A., the largest trust company headquartered in the Hampton Roads, Old Point provides a full range of wealth management services from investment management to estate and trust administration.

Chrysler Members take a closer look at Rembrandt's etchings—using magnifying glasses to identify the intricate details of each print

THE MUSEUM COLLECTION ON THE ROAD

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f you find yourself in HAMBURG, Germany, stop by the Bucerius Kunst Forum in the center of town at the Rathausmarkt to see our Emile Auguste Carolus-Duran painting, Portrait of Lucy Lee-Robbins. It’s sure to be a stand-out in the exhibition High Society: American Portraits of the Gilded Age, June 7-August 31, 2008.

In the Chrysler’s Impressionist Gallery, you will find John Singer Sargent’s The Countess of Lathom is now on view, replacing the Carolus-Duran while it is currently on loan.

Emile Auguste Carolus-Duran (French, 1838-1917) Portrait of Lucy Lee-Robbins, 1884 Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

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P R O G R A M S Unless otherwise noted, all programs are free to Members or included with Museum admission.

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SENIOR ART FORUM

ANSEL ADAMS

This senior citizens group meets at 2 p.m. one Saturday of each month for a tour, discussion, and light refreshments.

Ansel Adams: A Documentary Film

Rembrandt’s Etchings: The Embrace of Darkness and Light

Written and directed by Ric Burns and co-produced by Sierra Club Productions and Steeplechase Films, this is an elegant and lyrical portrait of a great American photographer and environmentalist. The film will be preceeded by a Gallery Talk at 2 p.m. focusing on prints by Ansel Adams in the Museum’s collection and other nature photographs.

Saturday, July 12, 2 p.m.

Rembrandt is hailed today as one of the greatest etchers in history. Enjoy a focused look at Rembrandt’s life and prints.

The discussion will be followed by a special etching demonstration with local printmaker April Taylor-Martin.

Prints from the David and Susan Goode Collection Saturday, August 2, 2 p.m.

This superb selection of prints offers a glimpse into old and new methods of printmaking explored by artists in the last century. The discussion will span from Edward Hopper’s experimentation with traditional etching techniques to Andy Warhol’s use of silk-screen printing.

REMBRANDT’S ETCHINGS

Sunday, July 13, 2:30 p.m.

NORFOLK HISTORY MUSEUM SERIES Lectures are held in the Kaufman Theatre at the Museum on the second Wednesday of each month and are free and open to the public. This series is sponsored by the Norfolk Historical Society. Please call 757-441-1556 for more information.

Take Me Out to the Ballgame: Baseball in Norfolk, Part III Wednesday, July 9, 7 p.m. in the Kaufman Theatre

GALLERY TALKS Take advantage of a personal tour of the exhibition. No reservations are necessary for individuals, but please call 757-333-6268 for group reservations.

Wednesday, July 9, 12:30 p.m.

Sunday, July 20, 2 p.m.

Wednesday, July 23, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, July 30, 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday, August 13, 12:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 16, 2 p.m.

Sunday, August 17, 2 p.m.

Join Tom Garrett and Clay Shampoe, authors of Baseball in Norfolk, for the final installment of our series on local baseball history. This month’s subject will be the history of the Norfolk Tides. Free and open to the public. Refreshments to follow. Sponsored by the Norfolk Historical Society.

“I Have Not Yet Begun to Fight!”: The Naval Career of John Paul Jones Wednesday, August 13, 7 p.m. in the Kaufman Theatre

SPECIAL DEMONSTRATIONS After you view Rembrandt’s Etchings: The Embrace of Darkness and Light, discover the process behind the masterpieces! Printmaking demonstrations by local artists will take place every Wednesday and Saturday afternoon from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Printmaking Workshop located inside the exhibition galleries.

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April Taylor Martin (right) demonstrates the tedious process of printmaking and dazzles onlookers with her beautiful prints which are available for sale in the Museum Shop.

This month, Revolutionary War hero Captain John Paul Jones comes to us courtesy of Virginia Patriots, Inc. Hear Jones describe the famous sea battles that earned him lasting fame. Free and open to the public. Refreshments to follow.

Sponsored by the Norfolk Historical Society.

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P R O G R A M S Unless otherwise noted, all programs are free to Members or included with Museum admission.

Ansel Adams (American, 1902-1984) Sand Dunes, Sunrise, Death Valley National Monument, California, 1948 Gift of Dr. and Mrs. T Lane Stokes ©The Ansel Adams Publishing Rights Trust

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WEDNESDAY NIGHT JAZZ The popular Art of Jazz features a stellar lineup of regional performers every Wednesday night from 6:15 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. in Huber Court. Wine and refreshments are available for purchase, and the Museum’s galleries stay open for guests’ enjoyment. A complete schedule of performers is below.

Sponsored by Farm Fresh, The Fine Art of Wine—an informal tasting—takes place the first Wednesday of each month.

Members receive a $1 discount on each glass of wine and half off wine tasting.

JULY 2 Against All Odds 9 Jim Newsom 16 Swingtime 23 Reggie Gist 30 Shanniece James

AUGUST 6 Ra Jazz 13 Forte Jazz Band 20 Woody Beckner 27 Grace Street

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Salviati & Co., Venice, Italy Jazz Musician, ca. 1929 Gift of Sheri Sandler in memory of Sam and Reba Sandler

Lee Jordan-Anders Sunday, August 17, 3 p.m.

GALLERY TALKS Gallery Talks take place weekly at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

The Kaufman Collection: American Furniture July 2 & 23

The Old Order and the New: P.H. Emerson and Photography, 1885-1895 July 5, 6 & 27 and August 6, 20 & 27

Rembrandt’s Etchings: The Embrace of Darkness and Light July 9, 20 & 30 and August 13, 16 & 17

Collecting with Vision: Treasures from the Chrysler Collection July 12 & 19 and August 2, 23 & 30

Enjoy a piano performance by Lee Jordan-Anders, featuring work from the piano repertoire with masterpieces from the Chrysler's collection and the special exhibition, Rembrandt's Etchings: The Embrace of Darkness and Light.

The concert will be preceded by a Gallery Talk at 2 p.m.

Ansel Adams and Nature Photography July 13 and August 9 & 20

Pianist Lee Jordan-Anders and friend

Highlights in Glass July 16 & 26 and August 3, 10 & 24

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HISTORIC HOUSES PROGRAMS How Does Your Garden Grow? Teddy Bear Tea Saturday, July 12, 1 p.m. in the Moses Myers House garden Colorful president Teddy Roosevelt was a guest at the Myers House in 1907. Learn the story of how he helped popularize one of America’s most beloved children’s toys—the teddy bear. Enjoy tea in the garden and create your own teddy bear paper dolls to take home. Fun for all ages. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 757-333-1091.

How Does Your Garden Grow? Feathered Friends Saturday, August 9, 1 p.m. in the Norfolk History Museum garden Early Americans counted birds among their favorite animals.

Learn why birds were so loved in this country and why they were popular pets. Create your own bird feeder and attract feathered friends to your backyard. Fun for all ages. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 757-333-1091.

TICKLE MY EARS: STORIES AND ART AT THE CHRYSLER Geared for pre-kindergarten children, this program takes place on the first Thursday of every month at 11 a.m. Stories, songs, and surprises help young children appreciate art. This program is generously supported

by Target.

Sun, Moon, and Stars Thursday, July 3 Kaufman Theatre Lobby

Can I Play Outside?

Thursday, August 7 Mary’s Garden

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Ammi Phillips (American, 1788-1865) John Younie Luyster, ca. 1838 Gift of Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch

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SUMMER FRIDAY FILMS FOR CHILDREN Summer Friday Films for Children encourage art appreciation and enhance understanding of the Museum’s collection, special exhibitions, and museums in general. This series includes contemporary animation and/or classic films with a follow-up activity. All films are shown on Fridays during the months of July and August at 10:30 a.m.

Cost: Free to Members or included with Museum admission; children under 18 are always free. No reservations are required, but please call 757-333-6239 for group reservations.

The Maurice Sendak Library (1989, 35 minutes) July 11 First, four little poems set to music from Sendak’s The Nutshell Library: Alligators All Around, Pierre, One Was Johnny and Chicken Soup with Rice. Then Sendak’s classic, Where the Wild Things Are. The screening concludes with In the Night Kitchen.

Viewing age: all ages The Ezra Jack Keats Library, Part I (1992, 25 minutes) July 18

Best of the Fest, Part II (2005, 33 minutes) August 8 Facets Kids Film Network is proud to present Best of the Fest, a collection of the 10 best short films from the Chicago International Children’s Film Festival. It’s a one-of-a-kind collection of culturally diverse, non-violent, and value affirming works. This screening includes The Mantis Parable (USA, 2005), Do Other Things (USA, 2005), The Magic Lion (Canada, 2004), Confection (USA, 2003), and Little Flying Pig (Sweden, 2004).

Viewing age: 5 to 10 The Hardly Boys in Hardly Gold (1995, 28 minutes) August 15 In William Wegman’s first feature film, the Hardly Boys doggy detectives—have returned to Rangeley Lake for another relaxing summer at the Hardly Inn with their friend, Chip Mason. But soon the boys find themselves enmeshed in a perplexing mystery.

Viewing age: 6 to 12 Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers (1994, 30 minutes) August 22

This animated children’s video includes The Snowy Day, Whistle for Willie, and Peter’s Chair.

Viewing age: 5 to 8

In this Academy Award-winning® featurette, Wallace and Gromit are forced to take in a boarder—a comically sinister penguin.

Wallace’s latest invention, the techno-trousers, is commandeered by the penguin to execute a daring jewel robbery.

Viewing age: 8 to 12

The Ezra Jack Keats Library, Part II (1992, 25 minutes) July 25

Corduroy Bear (1986, 38 minutes) August 29

This animated children’s video includes A Letter to Amy, Pet Show, and The Trip.

Viewing age: 5 to 8

Three bear stories! Corduroy is a lovable stuffed bear who goes searching for a missing button. Blueberries for Sal is about an adventure of a little girl and a baby bear. Panama is about the search for a wonderful smell, with Little Bear and Little Tiger.

Viewing age: all ages

Best of the Fest, Part I (2005, 28 minutes) August 1 Facets Kids Film Network is proud to present Best of the Fest, a collection of the 10 best short films from the Chicago International Children’s Film Festival. It’s a one-of-a-kind collection of culturally diverse, non-violent, and value affirming works. This screening includes Domo-Kun and the Egg (Japan, 2005), Luka (Ireland, 2004), Mondo’s Myths: Where Did the Night Come From? (Brazil, 2005), Nineteen (Columbia, 2005), and Egghunt (USA, 2005).

Viewing age: 5 to 10

Antoine-Louis Barye (French, 1796-1875) Lion Crushing a Serpent, ca. 1855 Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

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CREATE MEMORIES OF A LIFETIME Introducing the 2009 Art Travel Schedule

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issed your chance in 2008? Fret no longer because the Chrysler Museum is giving Members yet another opportunity to enjoy one of the most invigorating cultural experiences of the year. Create precious memories and learn about the artistic and cultural life of places around the world on any one of our custom designed tours. For additional information on Museum trips or to make reservations, please contact Deborrah Grulke at 757-333-6318 or email dgrulke@chrysler.org

Gaudi's Casa Milia in Barcelona

Space Needle against Seattle, Washington's skyline

The Arc in Paris, France

Classic Spain April 2009

Seattle, Washington June 2009

Venture into the sun-baked landscapes of Toledo, Seville, Granada, Valencia, and finally, Barcelona, and discover the timeless beauty of southern Spain. Explore the country’s heart and soul with its exquisite art and breathtaking architecture on a 10-day journey beginning in Madrid.

Open exclusively to Masterpiece Society Members.

Flavors of Burgundy and Provence October 2009

For additional information about this trip or to inquire about becoming a Masterpiece Member, please contact Deborrah Grulke at 757-333-6318 or dgrulke@chrysler.org

Cost: $3,049 per person, double occupancy (includes airfare from Norfolk)

The Chrysler Museum and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts are teaming up this year to present a 12-day journey from Paris to Nice.

This tour includes a 7-night scenic cruise down the Rhone River from Chalons to Arles aboard the Avalon Scenery.

Cost: $3,107 per person, double occupancy

MEMBERS EXPLORE AFRICAN-AMERICAN ART

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his spring, the Friends of African-American Art traveled to Washington, D.C. to view Art on the campus of Howard University and tour the Aaron Douglass: African-American Modernist exhibition at the Smithsonian American Museum of Art. Members from the Chrysler and other guests from Richmond and Washington, D.C. were dazzled by the Rankin Memorial Chapel, murals by Jacob Lawrence, the alchemical fusion of cubism, art deco, and African and African-American imagery found in Aaron Douglas’ work.

The day truly exemplified the mission of the Friends of African-American Art: to promote understanding and appreciation of African-American Art and Artists and to support the acquisition of African-American art work for the Museum’s collection.

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To learn about future trips and other special events or to become a Member of the Friends of African-American Art, please contact Brian Wells, Development Officer, at 757-333-6298.

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Robert Colescott (American, b. 1925) Listening to Amos and Andy, 1982 In memory of Mary and Dudley Cooper from the family of Joel B. Cooper ©Robert Colescott courtesy Phyllis Kind Gallery, NY

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oin the Friends of African-American Art this fall for their fourth annual series of classes that encourages guests to explore the worlds of both African and African-American art.

This year, a fascinating array of topics will be introduced by Chrysler Museum curators and community scholars. Each class will be held on the third Saturday morning of September, October, November, and January of 2009 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Cost: $80 for series or $25 per class. Please plan to stay for lunch at the conclusion of this class. Details to be announced.

For further information or to register for this exciting learning opportunity, please send all checks to the Chrysler Museum of Art or contact Brian Wells, Development Officer, at 757-333-6298 or bwells@chrysler.org.

19th and Early 20th-Century African-American Artists in Context September 20, 2008 (Chrysler Museum) Jeff Harrison, Chief Curator, Chrysler Museum of Art African-American artists from the past century would have been familiar with the European and American artists featured in the splendidly renovated Joan B. Brock Galleries.

Harrison will discuss the importance of well known AfricanAmerican painters and sculptors within the context of the new installations.

A New Perspective on the HMU Collections and the John Onye Lockard Retrospective Exhibit October 18, 2008 (Hampton University Museum) Vanessa Thaxton-Ward, Curator of Collections, Hampton University Museum Vanessa Thaxton-Ward will share her extensive knowledge of the Museum’s world famous collection of AfricanAmerican art, including the John Biggers and Charles White murals. A temporary exhibit of the powerful works of Michigan artist John Onye Lockard will showcase one of America’s most important contemporary Black artists.

The Chrysler’s African Collection and an Evaluation of Privately-Held African Art November 15, 2008 (Chrysler Museum) Dr. James Brown, Professor of History, Norfolk State University Dr. Brown will discuss the core collection of African art at the Chrysler. During the second hour there will be a “show and tell” as class members bring African art from their private collections to learn about their authenticity and artistic value.

The 50th Anniversary of Massive Resistance in Virginia January 17, 2009 (Chrysler Museum) Brooks Johnson, Curator of Photography and 21st-Century Art, Chrysler Museum of Art Fifty years ago, all Norfolk public schools were closed in Massive Resistance to state-mandated desegregation. A year later, the schools finally reopened with the enrollment of the “Norfolk 17.” Class participants will have a “sneak preview” of a special exhibition commemorating this event.

American Heavy Industries Classes are underwritten by: American Heavy Industries and McDonald Montessori

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One of summer’s greatest pleasures is the chance to see movies beneath the stars.

Join us for an exciting film series in Mary’s Garden each month this summer. Art After Dark will feature a Gallery Talk at 7 p.m., followed by a film presentation at 8 p.m.

JULY 23 – Stolen (2005) In March of 1990, two thieves successfully plundered 13 priceless masterpieces from the Isabella Stuart Gardner Museum. Stolen is a full exploration of this unusual crime.

Gallery Talk – Rembrandt’s Etchings: The Embrace of Darkness and Light

AUGUST 20 – Rio Grande (1950) Starring John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara, Rio Grande is the last western in John Ford’s “Cavalry Trilogy” and regarded by many observers as the best of the three.

Gallery Talk – Ansel Adams and Nature Photography

SEPTEMBER 17 – The Go-Between (1970) A film adaptation of L.P. Hartley’s novel, The Go-Between explores social class and forbidden love at the turn-of-the-century in our sister city, Norfolk, England.

Gallery Talk – The Old Order and the New: P.H. Emerson and Photography, 1885-1895

To join the Art After Dark e-mail list, please contact Alexandra Hunter at ahunter@chrysler.org or 757-333-6268.

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