Oral Histories: Esherick In the Words of George Rochberg
Miriam Phillips and Wharton Esherick, 1965. Unless otherwise noted, all quotes in this blog post were taken from oral history
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Hidden in the Cabinet Desk
Wharton Esherick's 1958 Cabinet Desk. Photo courtesy of James Mario. This month we were excited for the opening of
Wharton Esherick’s Longest Drawing
https://youtu.be/8qjUNltQpU4 On each visit to Wharton Esherick’s Studio, you will undoubtedly see an open drawer or cabinet filled with Esherick’s belongings.
In the Kitchen with Wharton Esherick
Wharton Esherick's kitchen, added in 1966. Written in 2016 by Dan Macey, this article originally accompanied an event for the
From the Dramatic to the Pragmatic: Wharton Esherick’s Lighting
Fireplace and door from the Curtis Bok House, 1935, Wharton Esherick. The captivating and sorrowful sculpture, Nocturne, made by
Early Opportunities: Wharton Esherick at the Whitney
Andante, 1930, red sandstone, 29 in (height), Wharton Esherick. The Whitney Biennial is thought of as a snapshot of art
Setting Sail
This month's blog post was written by Wharton Esherick Museum Executive Director, Julie Siglin. I have always found sailboats to be
Poor Influences Esherick Influences Poor…
This month's article was originally published in the Wharton Esherick Museum Quarterly from Spring 1993. Wharton Esherick and Henry Varnum Poor were
Wharton Esherick and the Diamond Rock Schoolhouse
Octagonal School, 1928, Woodcut, Wharton Esherick. The Diamond Rock Schoolhouse is a treasured Chester County landmark, enjoyed by local area
The Artist, the Poet and the Centaur: Wharton Esherick & Walt Whitman
“The beauty of independence, departure, actions that rely on themselves, The American contempt for statues and ceremonies, the boundless impatience