“School of Paris” on view in the Music Room

The music room was recently installed with modern European works from the collection. The paintings featured are by artists who were either born in France or immigrated there to work in Paris during the first half of the twentieth century. A destination for artists of all nationalities, many spent time in the lively Parisian neighborhoods of Montmartre and Montparnasse and experienced thriving and unparalleled creativity. Loosely grouped as the “School of Paris”, these painters experimented with diverse styles and techniques, from cubism to expressionism, to convey traditional subjects such as portraiture, landscapes, and still life.