Journey of a Portrait: The Life and Legacy of Elsie Palmer
August 9 @ 5:30 pm
Discover the fascinating story behind Portrait of Miss Elsie Palmer, or A Lady in White by John Singer Sargent. Delve into the life of Elsie Palmer, the woman immortalized in the painting, and uncover the remarkable journey her portrait recently took across continents. Learn about the conservation work that has preserved its beauty and integrity through the years and explore the creative process of John Singer Sargent, who brought Elsie’s likeness to life. Join us for an evening of art, history, and storytelling as we celebrate the enduring legacy of “Elsie.”
This lecture coincides with the return to the FAC of Portrait of Miss Elsie Palmer, or A Lady in White by John Singer Sargent after being loaned for exhibitions at other museums across the world.
Themed Cocktail: Bee’s Knees
Lecturers: Alana Adams, Assistant Curator of Collections and Christian Valvano, Assistant Registrar
Tickets: $23 ($16 for FAC Members), includes your first drink. Bar opens at 5 p.m.
About Libation Lectures
Libation Lectures is lecture series offering an educational twist to the traditional happy hour. Each lecture explores an aspect of the amazing art and artists from various FAC exhibitions and theatre shows, served up with a themed drink to help you really dive deep into the topic!
This lecture is part of the Libation Lectures Fall Series, which includes three lectures:
- Journey of a Portrait: The Life and Legacy of Elsie Palmer, Friday, August 9
- What’s Up with Hitch? A Discussion of the Life and Films of Alfred Hitchcock, Friday, September 27
- (not so) Happily Ever After: A Short History of Fairy Tales, Friday, November 15
Tickets: $60 ($39 for FAC Members), includes your first drink
Image: Portrait of Miss Elsie Palmer, or A Lady In White (detail), John Singer Sargent (American [born Italy]), Oil on canvas, way lined. 1889-1890