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Melchers Society Unveiling

November 9, 2021 at 5:30pm–6:30pm Telfair Academy
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Félix Vallotton (Swiss, 1865 –1925); Julius G. Melchers, c. 1885–1886; oil on canvas; museum purchase with funds provided by the Gari Melchers Collectors’ Society in honor of Courtney McNeil, 2021.12

On November 9th, we will unveil the recently purchased portrait of Gari Melchers by Félix Vallotton. We will also have the opportunity to celebrate another Melchers purchase, Kara Walker’s Porgy and Bess libretto and additional lithographs. The new Chief Curator and Director of Curatorial Affairs Alex Mann will be joining us.

Given the challenges of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this event is subject to change. If you have any questions or would like to bring a guest, please contact Calli Laundré at 912.790.8807 or laundrec@telfair.org.

 

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