Sunday, 06 Mar 2011
Revisiting N.C. Wyeth's "America in the Making" Painting Series
In 1940, the John Morrell & Company of Ottumwa, Iowa released a calendar illustrated by N.C. Wyeth. The calendar depicts the top twelve historical events or influential people that helped shape America as determined by Wyeth. Join art historian Lea Rosson DeLong as she discusses Wyeth's choices and how art can influence perceptions of history.