Robert Winthrop Chanler Exhibition Tours – 9/30

This is the last day of the Chanler exhibition.

In celebration of the centennial anniversary of the completion of the Buffalo Mural in Coe Hall, Planting Fields Foundation presents an exhibition on the work of Robert Winthrop Chanler (1872-1930), titled The Electrifying Art and Spaces of Robert Winthrop Chanler.  A rare opportunity to view decorative screens and panels from private collections throughout America, the exhibition highlights Chanler’s depiction of frenzied worlds from the early 1910s to the late 1920s. Visitors will learn about his work in the context of the artistic developments in America in the early 20th century, his relationship to the wealthy patrons of the Gilded Age, and the preservation challenges presented by the Buffalo Mural in Coe Hall.  Gain a deeper understanding of the historical significance of the screens and their design function within the homes of the elite, as well as Chanler’s eccentric persona and the characters around him throughout his life.

Detail above right: Leopard and Deer (Death of the White Hart), 1913, Rokeby Collection, New York.

Tour Process

Tours are limited to 10 people maximum at a time, all from the same family or group.
A Planting Fields Foundation docent will meet each group in the Dining Room of Coe Hall.
The 1-hour tour will begin with an introduction to the artist in the adjacent Breakfast Room, site of the Buffalo Mural completed by Chanler a hundred years ago, and then the Lace Room on the 2nd floor.
Next, visitors will be guided to the exhibition in the Great Hall to view a spectacular display of 12 screens painted by Chanler and a collection of special objects and photographs from his life.
At the end of the tour, visitors will have the opportunity to shop exhibition merchandise at the museum shop located in the Gallery. (All items are 10% off for PFF members.)

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