Scenes of New York City: The Elie and Sarah Hirschfeld Collection
Celebrate a dynamic and multifaceted New York City with 130 stunning works from artists like Edward Hopper, Jacob Lawrence, Georgia O’Keeffe, Andy Warhol, and more—part of the extraordinary promised gift from philanthropists and art collectors Elie and Sarah Hirschfeld.
Celebrate a dynamic and multifaceted New York City with 130 stunning works from artists like Edward Hopper, Jacob Lawrence, Georgia O’Keeffe, Andy Warhol, and more—part of the extraordinary promised gift from philanthropists and art collectors Elie and Sarah Hirschfeld.
2nd Floor, Dexter Hall and Luman Reed Gallery
A major exhibition to mark the landmark promised gift from philanthropists and art collectors Elie and Sarah Hirschfeld, Scenes of New York City features works by artists Marc Chagall, David Hockney, Edward Hopper, Jacob Lawrence, Louise Nevelson, Georgia O’Keeffe, Norman Rockwell, and Andy Warhol, among others. The 130 works on display—paintings, works on paper in various media, and sculpture—include 113 works by 82 artists not currently represented in New-York Historical’s collections, with a thematic thread that celebrates views of New York City.
Curated by Wendy Nālani E. Ikemoto, curator of American art, with research contributions from Roberta J.M. Olson, curator of drawings emerita. The catalogue for Scenes of New York City: The Elie and Sarah Hirschfeld Collection is supported by the Arthur F. and Alice E. Adams Charitable Foundation.
Highlights
Early Spring, Washington Square, ca. 1910
Early Spring, Washington Square, ca. 1910
William James Glackens (1870–1938). Oil on canvas. Gift of the Elie and Sarah Hirschfeld Collection, Scenes of New York City.
Gramercy Park, ca. 1918
Gramercy Park, ca. 1918
Norman P. Rockwell (1894–1978). Oil on canvas. Promised gift of Elie and Sarah Hirschfeld, Scenes of New York City.
Harlem Diner, 1938
Harlem Diner, 1938
Jacob Lawrence (1917–2000). Water-pressed tempera on paper, laid on board. Promised gift of Elie and Sarah Hirschfeld, Scenes of New York City.
Radiant Baby with AIDS Alligator, ca. 1984
Radiant Baby with AIDS Alligator, ca. 1984
Keith Haring (1958–1990). Acrylic marker on enameled steel subway sign. Promised gift of Elie and Sarah Hirschfeld, Scenes of New York City. © Keith Haring Foundation
Early Spring, Washington Square, ca. 1910
Early Spring, Washington Square, ca. 1910
William James Glackens (1870–1938). Oil on canvas. Gift of the Elie and Sarah Hirschfeld Collection, Scenes of New York City.
Gramercy Park, ca. 1918
Gramercy Park, ca. 1918
Norman P. Rockwell (1894–1978). Oil on canvas. Promised gift of Elie and Sarah Hirschfeld, Scenes of New York City.
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Exhibitions at New-York Historical are made possible by Dr. Agnes Hsu-Tang and Oscar Tang, the Saunders Trust for American History, the Evelyn & Seymour Neuman Fund, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. WNET is the media sponsor.
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