Blog posted: August 2010
The book is finished!
Fred Wagner An American Painter (1860-1940)
Two sisters went on a mission: to find out all they could about their great-grand uncle, the painter, Fred Wagner. This book is the result. 50 of his paintings are featured, plus a chronology of his life, an exhibitions list, family tree, and more.
To celebrate the release of the book, two exhibitions will be held:
The Woodmere Art Museum
9201 Germantown Ave, Chestnut Hill, Pa 19118
"Fred Wagner: A Family Perspective"
August 21 through October 17, 2010
Children in Backyard, ca. 1932, Oil on canvas.
Girls on the Beach, Ocean City, NJ, ca. 1933, Oil on canvas.
Children swinging at the farm, ca. 1933, Oil on board.
These paintings and more will be on display at the Woodmere Art Museum from August 21 through October 17, 2010. The authors will be present Sunday, October 3 from 2pm-5pm
Copies of the book can be purchased there but is not required! Or go online at xLibris.com
Exhibition number two:
Fred Wagner: An American Painter (1860-1940)
at the Philadelphia Sketch Club, 235 S Camac St, Philadlelphia 19107 (between 12th and 13th between Locust and Spruce Streets)
November 1 - 13, 2010
Reception with the authors: Sunday, November 7, 2010 2-4 pm
Winter on Parkway, Oil on canvas mounted on masonite.
Mills of Manayunk, ca. 1935, Oil on canvas.
The PSC exhibition will focus on Wagner's industrial paintings, mostly of Philadelphia
We'd love to see you at one of the exhibitions! They are free (suggested donation at the Woodmere is $5)
Click here for more on the book about Fred Wagner
Click here to see the article in the Philadelphia Inquirer, now posted on philly.com
All photos copyright 2010 Cyndy Drue