Current and coming. (developments in American art scene)

From: The Magazine Antiques | Date: November 1, 1995| Author: Ledes, Allison Eckardt | Copyright information

Several developments in the American art scene are reported. These include the restoration and expansion of the California Palace of the Legion of Honor in San Francisco, an exhibition of James McNeill Whistler's works at the Frick Collection in New York City, and a travelling exhibition of the works of portraitist Cecilia Beaux.

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