Christmas in the Esherick Archives
Sketch from the 'Behind the Scenes at Hedgerow' folder labeled 'Setting Androcles for the Camera, 1947.' Climb the red oak
Wharton Esherick at the South Philadelphia Free Library: Rhythms and Rhythms II
Rhythms II on display in the forest of Esherick sculptures that is the main gallery. Photo by Charles Uniatowski. Among
Wharton Esherick’s Animals Move Indoors
Fall is a time of fresh air and striking foliage, and a time when nature’s critters try to find their way indoors.
Capturing the Spirit of Esherick: Memories of a Member
The road to Paoli circa 1914. We hosted our Annual Members’ Party with extra fanfare this month, in celebration of
Wharton’s Cape Cod Watercolors
"New England Cottage", watercolor, 1920. There are just two weeks left to check out our latest exhibition, Wanderlust: Wharton’s Travels
Wharton Esherick’s Sculpture Tree (From Start to Finish)
On the mahogany sideboard in the Wharton Esherick Museum’s main gallery sits a model, a piece that could easily be mistaken for
Early Rhythms: Wharton Esherick and the Gardner Doing Dance Camp
Pianist Olga Mendoza with co-founders Ruth Doing and Gail Gardner at the dance camp. Earlier this month we opened
An Artist’s Collection: Mistakes and All
Commissioned for the Curtis Bok House (shown here) this sofa was returned and can now be seen in Wharton's bedroom.
Learning on the Job: Joseph Esherick Recalling Wharton
Joseph Esherick and Wharton Esherick working on a windowsill for the Curtis Bok House, 1937. Visitors to the Wharton Esherick
Finding Wharton Esherick’s House (Before GPS!)
If you’ve ever had trouble finding the Wharton Esherick Museum, you are not alone! Making your way to the Studio has always