Entertainment & Arts
The estranged son of the late oil magnate and philanthropist J.
June 14, 1985
John Falter’s painting of country boys flying kites over sun-dappled fields evoked nostalgia for a simpler America when the Saturday Evening Post used it as its cover on March 13, 1950.
Oct. 5, 2002
In a surprise move, John Paul Getty II, son of the late American oil baron, has donated 1 million ($1.55 million) to prevent the Malibu museum his father founded from buying Antonio Canova’s neo-classical sculpture “The Three Graces” for 7.6 million (about $11.8 million) and exporting it from Britain.
Aug. 13, 1994
Travel & Experiences
The American Impressionist movement flourished in Connecticut in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and now the Constitution State has created the Connecticut Impressionist Art Trail, highlighting 11 museums and major collections.
Dec. 10, 1995
Huntington Art Museum officials are overruling their own conservation experts’ advice by lending the fragile painting to Britain’s National Gallery.
July 6, 2021
World & Nation
LONDON – Britain’s National Gallery on Friday unveiled its first major American painting, a work by George Bellows.
Feb. 7, 2014
A British businessman in New York has given $6.5 million to buy American paintings and sculptures for the Tate Gallery, the state art museum announced today.
June 20, 1988
Quick Takes: Charles Saatchi gives art collection to Britain
July 2, 2010
Culture Monster Blog
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Feb. 3, 2009
Britain’s National Gallery unveils its first major American painting