New Britain Museum of American Art, New Britain, CT
New Britain, United States
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56 Lexington Street, New Britain, CT 06052, USA
New Britain, United States
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The New Britain Museum of American Art in Connecticut, founded in 1903, is the first museum in the United States dedicated exclusively to American art. The collection of over 10,000 works spans colonial portraits through contemporary installations.
The museum's Hudson River School landscapes, American Impressionism, and Social Realism holdings are particular strengths. Thomas Hart Benton's five-panel mural cycle The Arts of Life in America (1932) is a centerpiece. Sol LeWitt, who grew up in New Britain, donated a wall drawing to the museum. The collection provides a comprehensive survey of American artistic traditions.
New Britain Museum of American Art, New Britain, CT in New Britain, United States houses 1 masterpiece in our database, including works by Thomas Cole. Notable works include The Clove, Catskills (Double impact).
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New Britain Museum of American Art, New Britain, CT is located in New Britain, United States. The museum is in New Britain, United States, and it's a worthwhile stop for art lovers.
The New Britain Museum of American Art in Connecticut, founded in 1903, is the first museum in the United States dedicated exclusively to American art. The collection of over 10,000 works spans colonial portraits through contemporary installations.The museum's Hudson River School landscapes, American Impressionism, and Social Realism holdings are particular strengths.
The New Britain Museum of American Art in Connecticut, founded in 1903, is the first museum in the United States dedicated exclusively to American art. Sol LeWitt, who grew up in New Britain, donated a wall drawing to the museum.
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