A native of Philadelphia, Wharton Esherick (1887-1970) studied painting at the Philadelphia Museum School of Industrial Arts and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. In 1920 he began carving decorative frames for his paintings. This carving led first to the making of woodcuts, and then sculpture, the medium in which he was best able to express his artistic concepts. Set high on a wooded hillside, the Studio is one of Wharton Exherick's monumental achievements. When Wharton Esherick died in May of 1970 his heirs and friends desired to keep the Studio and the collection intact and to make them available to the public. The building, its contents and grounds have been preserved much as they were when the artist lived and worked there. The work is displayed without cases and can be touched. On exhibition are more than 200 pieces of the artist's work. Also on display are his models for commissioned interiors and submissions for sculpture competitions.
Location:
Horse Shoe Trail, Paoli Pennsylvania
Telephone
610-644-5822
Other History nearby:
(Philadelphia) American Swedish Historical Museum
(Strasburg) Amish Village
(New Castle) Amstel House
(Philadelphia) Atwater Kent Museum-Philadelphia History
(Philadelphia) B Free Franklin Post Office & Museum
(Princeton) Bainbridge House
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04/19 Coming to The Paoli area
Atlantic City Beer and Music Festival Atlantic City NJ April5-6 Over 90 different breweries from around the corner and across the country will showcase their unique libations.
Dewey Beach PopFest Dewey Beach DE April12-13 Features three nights of showcase performances and two days of demo and mentoring sessions, tradeshow, and industry events.
National Cherry Blossom Festival Washington DC March20-April14 The nation’s greatest springtime celebration unites for four spectacular weekends including the Cherry Blossom Parade.
Galena Dogwood Festival Galena MD May4 The annual Galena Dogwood Festival is will take place throughout Galena. The parade will have a War of 1812 theme.
Dover Days Festival Dover DE May3-5 As one of the longest running festivals in the state of Delaware, Dover Days dates back to 1933. What started as a garden tour staged by the Dover Garden Club, has now become an annual time to remember First State heritage with community spirit and an entertaining festival of family events.
Dover Days Festival Dover DE May3-5 You can claim Dover, Delaware, the capital city of the First State, as your state capital during the 80th anniversary celebration of the Dover Days Festival!.
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