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American ABC: Childhood in 19th-Century America

Cantor Center for Visual Arts - Stanford Universit

February 1-May 7, 2006

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This exhibition explores the subject of childhood and its relationship to the American quest for national identity during the 1800s. Presenting works by Winslow Homer, Thomas Eakins, Eastman Johnson, and other major American artists, the exhibition investigates the connection between American ideas about children and the ideals and issues that defined the nation as it matured. Catalogue.

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  Tickets: Free

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  Dates:
  February 1-May 7, 2006

  Times:
  Wed-Sun: 11am-5pm
  Thurs: 11am-8pm

• Venue Info

  Cantor Center for Visual Art- Stanford University

  Lomita Drive & Museum Way Stanford, CA 94305-5060

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  Parking along Museum Way is by permit only until 4:00 pm on weekdays, parking is free after 4:00 pm and on weekends. Metered parking is available along Lomita Drive in front of the Center, and a parking structure with both metered and permit parking is located on Roth Way near the Center. This parking is free after 4:00 pm weekdays and all day on weekends.

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  • Event Name: American ABC: Childhood in 19th-Century America
    "Little shop of horrors!"
    Review posted by: david renton from Palo Alto, Apr 15, 2006
    

    The Cantor museum is a wonderful asset to the community and always worth a visit. The trouble with American ABC Childhood in 19th century America exhibition is that it contains a hideous collection of... Expand

    The Cantor museum is a wonderful asset to the community and always worth a visit. The trouble with American ABC Childhood in 19th century America exhibition is that it contains a hideous collection of tasteless, (sexist and racist as well),kitch, housed in a kind of "ethan allen" furniture store environment. Thank god I wasnt a child in 19th Century America. The good news is you can go upstairs in the gallery and look at some very powerful work by Munch and a fascinating (but small) collection of symbolistic works!! Go for it. Collapse

  • Event Name: American ABC: Childhood in 19th-Century America
    "Charming, compact, "famous names.""
    Review posted by: Carol Wright from Mountain View, Feb 23, 2006
    

    This is a lovely exhibit, free admission too, easy parking, kewl cafe. The Cantor created architectural gallery rooms within the main gallery to exhibit paintings of children (not BY children) in the... Expand

    This is a lovely exhibit, free admission too, easy parking, kewl cafe. The Cantor created architectural gallery rooms within the main gallery to exhibit paintings of children (not BY children) in the 19th Century. You'll see several Winslow Homer oils up close and personal. Each small room has a theme to honor different "classes" of children: Girls, raggamuffins, blacks, Native American, boys, country kids. At the far end is a school room with typical maps, readers, toys, benches, dunce corner, etc. My elderly mom loved it, especially since the paintings are hung low enough for kids and the wheelchair bound. Doesn't hurt that there's a neat cafe at the museum...and don't forget that huge collection of Rodin statues (both inside and out.) We'll probably go again! Collapse

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