Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Benjamin Henry Latrobe painted "A View of Mount Vernon with the Washington Family" in 1796.
The Mount Vernon Ladies' Association purchased at auction Friday a historic watercolor drawing by Benjamin Henry Latrobe. “A View of Mount Vernon with the Washington Family” sold for $602,500 at Sotheby’s in New York on Jan. 26 and was purchased through the generosity of an anonymous donor. The image depicts George and Martha Washington with guests on the Mount Vernon piazza, as they overlook the Potomac River before sunset. This view is unique and extremely important because it is the only known life-time image depicting the Washingtons on the piazza, according to a press release issued Monday by the Mount Vernon Estate. “Latrobe’s watercolor depiction of the Washingtons on the piazza is the closest we will ever come to having a color …
Monday, October 22, 2012
Artist creates oil paintings of flowers, landscapes, fruits, vegetables and more, now on exhibit at River Farm.
Patricia Miller Uchello never had a moment when she realized that she wanted to be an artist. There was never a question. Ever since the tender age of six, she has been passionate about the world of art: making it, observing it, and constantly striving to improve her technical skills. In fact, she says that she has always been in love with art and color for as long as she has been breathing. Raised in New Orleans, Uchello says her representational style is the result of studying fine art her entire life. After graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Tulane University, she continued her studies at the Pratt Institute, where she received a Masters of Fine Arts. From there, her career blossomed. Uchello has lived in Northern Virginia for…
Friday, August 24, 2012
The iconic work of art will be on display through Sept. 3.
After four years, the iconic Arnold Friberg painting “Prayer at Valley Forge” will leave the Mount Vernon Estate after Labor Day weekend. Friberg’s painting is currently displayed in the lobby of the Donald W. Reynolds building. Friberg spent two years creating the lifelike painting depicting General Washington in a moment of prayer in the snow. In addition to experiencing Valley Forge during the winter, Friberg spent countless hours researching Washington through museums, libraries and individuals to create a painting that captures the essence of a private moment during a crucial time in this country’s history, according to a statement issued by the Estate. The painting was created to commemorate the United States’ bicentennial …
Jessie Biele
12:49 pm on Friday, August 24, 2012
Hi Jan, I'm finding out where it will go after it leaves Mount Vernon and will reply once I get a response. Thanks for reading! Jessie more ›