Description
We are delighted to present “Gertrude Cawein at Hammond Castle Museum,” This exhibit offers a unique insight into the multifaceted talents of Eric Pape, (1870 – 1938). Renowned as a Golden Age painter and illustrator, and designer of the iconic “Tablet Rock Memorial” in Gloucester’s Stage Fort Park, Pape’s brilliance shines through various mediums, including pencil, pen, watercolors, and oils. At the heart of this celebration is the full-length portrait of Gertrude Cawein, painted by Pape in 1907 and on loan by the Filson Historical Society in Louisville, KY. For the first time outside the Filson, visitors can witness this rare example of Pape’s work as a society portraitist. The majority of the collection is on loan from the private collection of esteemed Pape collector and biographer, Dr. Gregory Conn.
The exhibition not only showcases Gertrude’s portrait but also highlights the intricate world of Eric Pape’s artistry, offering a unique glimpse into Pape’s role as a portraitist and includes examples of his celebrity portraits created during the Great Depression. A limited selection of artworks from the Hammond Castle Museum’s previous 2023, Pape At Hammond Castle Museum exhibit are on display as well as the three Pape paintings which are on permanent display within the Museum, including The Wireless Naval Battle of Gloucester Bay, the sole surviving mural of the celebrated artist, The exhibition also marks the announcement of the launch of Dr. Conn’s new website, ericpape.com, featuring free flipbooks of all five of his published Pape biographies.
All proceeds will support the ongoing restoration and preservation of the Hammond Castle Museum.
360° Virtual Experience can be viewed on a desktop, laptop, mobile phone, tablet, or a VR headset
You’ll get exclusive access for 24 hours.
