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Visual Art & Museums
William Trost Richards傍rue to Nature... Drawings, Watercolors, and Oil Sketches at Stanford University
June 23-September 26, 2010
In 1992, M. J. and A. E. van Löben Sels gave the museum more than 230 works by William Trost Richards (1833–1905), an accomplished landscape and marine painter. This exhibition includes approximately seventy-five works, including pen and pencil drawings, watercolors, small oil studies, and a sketchbook, that reveal both his precise technique and his devotion to nature.
Richards began to draw in his childhood, and although he lived on the East Coast most of his life, he traveled to Europe more than 15 times, producing numerous studies in fair and foul weather. Seascapes were his favorite subject, and his watercolors and oils contain views of both smooth and turbulent waters and the luminous sky.
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Ticket Info
Tickets: Free
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Dates & Times
Dates:
June 23-September 26, 2010Times:
Wed-Sun: 11am-5pm
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Venue Info
Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University
328 Lomita Drive Stanford, CA 94305-5060
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Parking Info
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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Accessibility Info
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Member Reviews
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Event Name: Pop to Present
"Pop in for this show"
Review posted by: The Art Lady from San Jose, CA USA, Jul 08, 2009
This is a lively show with art by some of the big names of the last 50 years. Admission is free, even parking is free on the weekends.
This is a lively show with art by some of the big names of the last 50 years. Admission is free, even parking is free on the weekends.
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Event Name: Rodin Sculpture Garden - Public Tours
"local tradition"
Comment posted by: rich carter from san mateo,ca, Apr 09, 2008
a beautiful and important local spot. maybe not deserving the hype on the top 10 list, but that doesn't discount the beautiful garden if you're visiting the canter center. check it out, find out for... Expand
a beautiful and important local spot. maybe not deserving the hype on the top 10 list, but that doesn't discount the beautiful garden if you're visiting the canter center. check it out, find out for yourself. Collapse
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Event Name: Art of Being Tuareg: Sahara Nomads in a Modern World
"Fascinating glimpse into another world"
Review posted by: Becky from Sunnyvale, CA, Aug 13, 2007
This exhibit does an excellent job in delving into many facets of these nomadic people's lives. The intricate jewelry is a highlight, but so are the leather tents, video clips of traditional... Expand
This exhibit does an excellent job in delving into many facets of these nomadic people's lives. The intricate jewelry is a highlight, but so are the leather tents, video clips of traditional ceremonies, and leather creations. It's a treat to see Tuareg visitors sitting in the exhibit doing traditional leather and silver work. Too bad they can't be there all the time. Collapse
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Event Name: Bare Witness: Photographs by Gordon Parks
"Compelling and heartbreaking"
Review posted by: Becky from Sunnyvale, CA, May 18, 2007
Even though they were taken decades ago, these images of urban poverty serve as a sad education for those of us in the privileged 'burbs. Parks had an incredible eye, searing and compassionate at the... Expand
Even though they were taken decades ago, these images of urban poverty serve as a sad education for those of us in the privileged 'burbs. Parks had an incredible eye, searing and compassionate at the same time. It's interesting to note that he was also the filmmaker who made "Shaft." Collapse
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Event Name: Rodin Sculpture Garden - Public Tours
"Peaceful, beautiful setting"
Review posted by: Mouse from Sunnyvale, CA, Sep 18, 2006
The Rodin garden has been one of my favorite hang-outs since high school. The layout is elegant, and the sculptures are simply magical. Lovely spot for picnicking, too.
The Rodin garden has been one of my favorite hang-outs since high school. The layout is elegant, and the sculptures are simply magical. Lovely spot for picnicking, too.
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Event Name: Conflict and Art
"scant modern art"
Review posted by: Anonymous from San Jose, CA, Aug 13, 2006
I prefer modern art and there was little of this to be found in this exhibition ('though the photos were pretty interesting). It was OK.
I prefer modern art and there was little of this to be found in this exhibition ('though the photos were pretty interesting). It was OK.
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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
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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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