Opens today Mary, 19, 2012 at its new location in Philadelphia.
Johann Adam Eyer American, 1755–1837, active c.
1779–1820
Cover for a Book of Copy Models
(Vorschriften-Büchlein)
The Barnes Foundation which dates back to 1922,
is an American art and horticultural institution now located as
of today May 19, 2012 in downtown Philadelphia. Their mission is, "the
promotion of the advancement of education and the appreciation of the fine
arts.”
The
Foundation owns about 2,500 objects. The collection includes some of the
world's finest impressionist, post-impressionist, and early modern paintings. The
collection also has holdings by leading European and American artists, as well as ancient works from other
cultures. The grounds, which were developed by Laura Barnes and
includes the Arboretum of the Barnes Foundation, which is located in Merion, PA.
