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Elder Art Gallery
Gallery
"Leon
A. Makielski (1885-1974): American Impressionist"
August
31 – October 26, 2002
His
paintings inspired Robert Frost and were collected by J.M.
Studebaker, his patron. He studied with the French Impressionists
in Paris and Giverny from 1909 through 1912 and his return
to the United States on the Titanic was postponed when he
decided to stay in Paris for another thirty days. Three of
his paintings were on board the Titanic in 1912.
Elder Art Gallery
Gallery and the heirs of Leon A. Makielski are pleased to
offer a selection ofthe artist’s landscapes, drawings
and etchings executed between 1903 and 1960. The paintings
in the exhibit were done both in the United States and in
Europe an d
include landscapes and as well as portraits.
“Leon
Makielsi” will open Friday, August 31st, and continue
through October 26th. Operating hours are Tuesday through
Friday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m.
until 2 p.m. Private appointments are encouraged.
Elder Art Gallery
Gallery
1427 South Boulevard • Suite 101 • Charlotte, NC
28203
704-370-6337
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