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Skeleton in Red Dress, Hyman Bloom, c. 1942-45


 

 


 

 

 

 



Hyman Bloom
Skeleton in Red Dress, c. 1942-45
oil on canvas
Promised Gift of
Drs. Francene and G. Timothy Orrok

Focusing on American Art from the 18th century to present day, the Museum is dedicated to showing the very best examples of contemporary art by both emerging and established artists, as well as an exploration of the School of Boston Expressionism. Our compelling exhibitions and permanent collection of over 3,500 works of art offer countless opportunities for all ages to explore a range of media and artistic forms of expression from the traditional to installation and new media.

The permanent collection specializes in 19th and 20th century American art, featuring well-known
artists such as:

 

  • Gilbert Stuart
  • James McNeill Whistler
  • Charles Sprague Pearce
  • Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller
  • Albert Bierstadt
  • Yves Tanguy
  • Karl Knaths
  • Thomas Hart Benton
  • Faith Ringgold
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