The Brandywine
The Brandywine

Author: W. Barksdale Maynard

Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 0812246772

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Nestled among picturesque rolling hills, the Brandywine River winds from southeastern Pennsylvania into Delaware. The Brandywine: An Intimate Portrait is the first book to trace the rich vein of history in the region, from original European settlement to the Battle of the Brandywine—the largest land battle of the Revolutionary War—to the establishment of First State National Monument on its banks in 2013. Acclaimed writer and Brandywine Valley resident W. Barksdale Maynard crafts a sweeping narrative about the men and women who shaped the Brandywine's history and culture. They include the du Ponts, who made their fortunes from gunpowder, and artist Howard Pyle, a native of the region, whose Brandywine School of American illustration took inspiration from the pastoral environment. Most famously, the Brandywine Valley is where N. C. and Andrew Wyeth, father and son, painted amid evocative landscapes for more than a century. With its unparalleled collection of museums and public gardens, including Longwood, Winterthur, and Hagley, the Brandywine continues to attract millions of visitors from around the world. Richly illustrated with seldom-seen historical photographs, paintings, and drawings, The Brandywine vividly captures the spirit of a storied region that has inspired generations.

Corporate Patronage of Art and Architecture in the United States, Late 19th Century to the Present
Corporate Patronage of Art and Architecture in the United States, Late 19th Century to the Present

Author: Monica E. Jovanovich

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2019-04-18

Total Pages: 311

ISBN-13: 1501343742

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This interdisciplinary collection of case studies rethinks corporate patronage in the United States and reveals the central role corporations have played in shaping American culture. This volume offers new methodologies and models for the subject of corporate patronage, and contains an extensive bibliography on corporate patronage, art collections and exhibitions, sponsorship, and philanthropy in the United States. The case studies herein go beyond the usual focus on corporate sponsorship and collecting to explore the complex organizational networks and motivations behind corporate commissions. Featuring chapters on Margaret Bourke-White, Julie Mehretu, Maxfield Parrish, Pablo Picasso, Diego Rivera, Eugene Savage, Millard Sheets, and Kehinde Wiley, as well as studies on Andrew Carnegie, Andrew Mellon, John D. Rockefeller Sr. and Jr., and Dorothy Shaver, and companies such as Herman Miller and Lord and Taylor, this volume looks at a wide array of works, ranging from sculpture, photography, mosaics, and murals to advertisements, department store displays, sportswear, medical schools, and public libraries.

Hotel Du Pont
Hotel Du Pont

Author: Joanna L. Arat

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 0738597562

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Over the course of 100 years, the prestigious Hotel du Pont has welcomed future and former presidents, first ladies, world leaders, Nobel Prize recipients, royalty, music maestros, sports legends, and stars of stage and screen--earning its reputation as the premier hotel in the state of Delaware. The Green Room, one of the most elegant hotel dining rooms in the country, features traditional French cuisine. The Gold Ballroom and other ornate European-inspired rooms provide luxurious venues for public and private events. A nationally recognized art collection showcasing original paintings by Andrew Wyeth adorns the Christina Room's walls. A state-of-the-art conference center and a 1,250-seat theater add to amenities that make the Hotel du Pont a first-choice destination for business and social events. Often labeled the front door of DuPont, the hotel is strategically located in the company's world headquarters.

Frank E. Schoonover Catalogue Raisonné: Main body of work : day book numbers 1292-2510 ; Christmas cards ; Miscellaneous ; Detailed chronology : Frank E. Schoonover (1877-1972) ; Appendix 1 : Exhibitions ; Appendix 2 : Models ; Appendix 3 : Students ; Bibliography 1 : Illustrated works ; Bibliography 2 : Illustrations in serial publications ; Bibliography 3 : References ; Biography index ; Publication index ; General index
Frank E. Schoonover Catalogue Raisonné: Main body of work : day book numbers 1292-2510 ; Christmas cards ; Miscellaneous ; Detailed chronology : Frank E. Schoonover (1877-1972) ; Appendix 1 : Exhibitions ; Appendix 2 : Models ; Appendix 3 : Students ; Bibliography 1 : Illustrated works ; Bibliography 2 : Illustrations in serial publications ; Bibliography 3 : References ; Biography index ; Publication index ; General index

Author: John R. Schoonover

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 432

ISBN-13:

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"Two-volume catalogue raisonne of Schoonover's entire oeuvre, from early sketches to final paintings. Chronologically organized and numbered by his daybook entries, it includes over 3000 full color and black-and-white images, a biography and timeline, lists of exhibitions and magazines illustrated, two additional bibliographies, and three indices"--Provided by publisher.