At First Sight

At First Sight

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Every art collector has a first love. For Crystal Bridges’ founder Alice Walton, it was watercolor painting that initially spurred her passion for American Art. The temporary exhibition, At First Sight: Collecting the American Watercolor offers a selection of watercolors from Ms. Walton’s personal…

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art


    • Feb 18, 2014 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 1m AVG DURATION
    • 10 EPISODES


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    Winslow Homer-On the Hill

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2014 1:42


    Alice Walton discusses what makes Homer's watercolors so interesting to her.

    John La Farge-Peonies in a Breeze

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2014 1:11


    Alice Walton shares the history behind Peonies in a Breeze.

    Thomas Moran-The Great Hot Springs Gardiner's River

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2014 0:36


    This particular work by Thomas Moran reminds Alice Walton of her own family memories.

    John Marin-Telephone Building Lower New York

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2014 1:51


    Collectors' tastes in art can change over time. Alice Walton examines what catalysts have influenced her taste in art to change.

    Max Webber-Three Nudes in a Forest

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2014 1:02


    This pastel is an example of the influence that European artists had on Americans.

    Janet Sobel-Untitled

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2014 0:53


    Alice Walton explores the connection between Janet Sobel and Jackson Polluck.

    Thomas Hart Benton-Buffalo River

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2014 1:09


    Thomas Hart Benton has a strong connection to the Buffalo RIver in Arkansas.

    Grant Wood-The Return from Bohemia

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2014 0:41


    Alice Walton explains why she enjoys collecting self-portraits.

    What Watercolors Mean to Her

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2014 1:59


    Crystal Bridges’ founder Alice Walton, shares her passion for watercolors.

    Beginning of Her Collection

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2014 0:48


    Crystal Bridges’ founder Alice Walton explains how her watercolor collection began.

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