Nicholas Vega, collections and curatorial intern and 2023 Gardiner Young Scholar, shares his research on the provocative seventeenth-century portrait of Elizabeth Tailer Nelson (1667–1734), the mother-in-law of Henry Lloyd of Queens Village.
Tag: American art
Exhibition Virtual Program
Woven History: Revisited
Thursday, August 10, 2023
12 PM to 1 PM
Rabbit Goody, textile historian, author, and owner of Thistle Hill Weavers, will discuss factors that influenced the motifs of early Long Island coverlets. Hosted by Huntington Historical Society and Preservation Long Island. Register today!
Special Curator’s Tour
Blanket Statements
Saturday, July 8, 2023
11 AM to 12 PM
Join us for a special curator-led tour of our current exhibition which explores the development of Long Island’s professional weaving industry and the broader historical events that shaped its growth during the first half of the nineteenth century. Register today!
The Art of Edward Lange Interactive Website
Explore over 100 artworks by German immigrant artist Edward Lange who depicted Long Island communities with precise detail during the 1870s and 80s. Featuring high-resolution photography, an interactive map, and new research, the website is a valuable resource for understanding Long Island’s history and its ever-evolving landscapes.
The Success of the Valley Road Community: A History of Nassau County’s African American and Indigenous People
An in-depth exploration of the larger African American and Indigenous history behind a watercolor view of a home that once stood in the Valley Road Community in present-day Manhasset.
Special Curator’s Tour
Looking for Lange
Sunday, June 26, 2022
12 PM to 1 PM
Join Curatorial Fellow, Peter Fedoryk, for a guided tour of Looking for Lange, a pop-up exhibition featuring original artworks by Edward Lange (1846–1912). Learn about Lange’s background and evolution as a commercial artist on Long Island during a time of rapid societal transformation. Space is limited. Register today!