James Daugherty: Master of Line, Color, and Words - In Person Lecture
Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 7:00pm
Weston Historical Society 104 Weston Rd. Weston, CT (Parking and entrance accessed from High Acre Road)
Guest Presenter: John Solum, trustee of The Friends of James Daugherty Foundation.
John Solum will outline the special qualities of Connecticut, which may have led James Daugherty to move to Weston from New York City in 1923. He will tell of Daugherty's work as an illustrator and how he broke into this highly competitive field. Daugherty was also a painter and muralist and created a rich legacy of modernist paintings and murals, encompassing both historical and biblical subjects. Eight original Daugherty pieces, which are on display at the Weston History and Culture Center(Weston Historical Society) as part of its 1920’s exhibit, “Weston Slept While the Nation Roared: Life in the Twenties”, will be incorporated into the presentation.
Lecture takes place at 104 Weston Road in Weston, CT. Parking and entrance is accessed from High Acre Road. Lecture takes place in red building adjacent to parking lot. Follow lit path to white double doors on red building.
John Solum, a classical musician, has performed in 37 countries and made numerous recordings. He has lived in Westport for 46 years. Mr. Solum has been a dedicated advocate of the art of James Daugherty for over two decades and is a trustee of The Friends of James Daugherty Foundation.
The Weston Historical Society would like to thank its 1920's Event Sponsors: Tito's Handmade Vodka, Leslie D. & William Weiss III, Amy Jenner, Black Bear Wine and Spirits, Newburgh Brewing Company & Peter's Spirit Shop.
