This lecture was recorded on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 live at the Weston Historical Society.
Video - James Daugherty: Master of Line, Color, and Words
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John Solum, trustee of the The Friends of James Daugherty Foundation, Inc. outlines 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 Historical Society as part of its 1920’s exhibit, “Weston Slept While the Nation Roared: Life in the Twenties”, are incorporated into the presentation.
About the presenter: 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.