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Great Expectations: John Singer Sargent Painting Children
February 25 through May 22, 2005

This spring the Museum is pleased to bring Great Expectations: John Singer Sargent Painting Children to Hampton Roads. The first exhibition of Sargent’s work to explore his paintings of children, Great Expectations will feature 41 exquisite paintings. The Chrysler is one of only three venues in the United Stated to present this landmark exhibition.

John Singer Sargent (American, 1856-1925) Garden Study of the Vickers Children, 1884, oil on canvas 54 ¼ x 35 7/8 (137.8 x 91.1cm) Flint Institute of Arts, gift of Viola E. Bray Charitable Trust (Via Mr. and Mrs. William L. Richards), 1972.47

Great Expectations is organized by the Brooklyn Museum and is made possible in part by the generosity of Jan and Warren Adelson. Additional support is provided by Ron and Barbara Cordover, the Brooklyn Museum’s Richard and Barbara Debs Exhibition Fund, the Gilder Foundation, Michael Humphreys, Ed and Deborah Shein, the Lunder Foundation and the Museum’s American Art Council. The Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities has granted an indemnity for this project.

Treat Mom to a Fine English Brunch à la John Singer Sargent
Sunday, May 8, 12 noon
Treat your mom to a lavish surprise brunch ! Make this Mother's Day memorable with a delightful meal, the fantastic exhibition Great Expectations, a Gilded Age fashion show, and art activities for families of all ages. This special event is co-sponsored by the Chrysler's Family Membership Committee. Cost: $15 for adults and $5 for children under 13 (non-members also pay Museum admission). Reservations are required by calling 333-6268; space is limited so call now.

Generous support from The American Funds Group has made the Chrysler’s Sargent-related family programming possible.

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