The Museum’s American art collection spans nearly two centuries, capturing the evolution of a distinctly American perspective in art. The Early American collection includes portraits, landscapes, and genre scenes by some of the many artists who helped shape the new nation’s visual heritage. Bessie Potter Vonnoh (1872-1955), Daydreams, 1903, bronze. 20 x 12 [...]
The American Impressionism collection includes paintings, drawings, prints, and sculptures that showcase the American adaptation of the French style. Featuring works by artists who brought their own approach to light, color, and expressive brushwork, this collection captures the beauty and unique character of the nation’s landscapes, urban views, and everyday moments. Ernest [...]
The American Regionalism collection captures the spirit and stories of early 20th-century America, with a focus on the experiences of rural and working-class communities. Featuring works by artists such as Thomas Hart Benton, John Steuart Curry, Reginald Marsh, and Rockwell Kent, this collection conveys a powerful sense of place and offers an intimate glimpse [...]
The Modern and Contemporary collection highlights pivotal moments in American art from the 20th century to today. Featuring paintings, drawings, photography, and works on paper by influential artists such as Helen Frankenthaler, Janet Fish, Louise Nevelson, Robert Rauschenberg, Milton Avery, Roy Lichtenstein, Edward Ruscha, Tom Wesselmann, Larry Rivers, Benny Andrews, and Larry Walker, the [...]
The American Glass collection showcases stunning examples of glass artistry, including works by renowned artists like Dale Chihuly, Harvey Littleton, and William Morris. These pieces highlight innovative glassmaking techniques, from intricate vessels to large-scale installations. With a dazzling array of colors and forms, the collection celebrates glass as a transformative medium and underscores the [...]
The Museum’s collection of local and regional art celebrates the vibrant artistic voices of artists from the Southeast. Highlighting the work of artists connected to Alabama and the surrounding region, including Andrew Saftel, William Christenberry, Nall Hollis, Larry Walker, and Vadis Turner, this collection emphasizes themes rooted in Southern identity, history, and environment. It [...]
The European Art collection offers insight into traditions and innovations from the Renaissance to modernism. Featuring exceptional prints by artists such as Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró, Henri Matisse, Georges Rouault, Raoul Dufy, and Salvador Dalí, this collection highlights the techniques and perspectives that have shaped Western art. Paul Signac (1863-1935), Le Soir, La [...]
The Museum’s collection of Buccellati Silver offers a unique look at masterful craftsmanship from the renowned Italian jewelry firm. This extraordinary assemblage includes intricate sterling silver animals, meticulously crafted with lifelike detail. These elegant works bring together artistry and luxury, showcasing Buccellati’s unmatched skill in metalworking and creating an enchanting world of silver. [...]
The Museum’s permanent collection proudly honors the artistic legacy of two generations of celebrated French painters, Antoine Ponchin (1872-1933) and his son, Jos. Henri Ponchin (1897-1981). Their works capture the charm of Provence, the allure of North Africa, and the mystique of Indochina, showcasing a masterful use of light and color that transports viewers [...]
David Parrish (American, 1939-2021), Sunrise, 1986, oil on canvas. 48 x 72 in. Huntsville Museum of Art, Museum Purchase, Funds provided by the Women’s Guild of the Huntsville Museum of Art, 1986.06 David Parrish (American, 1939-2021), The Duke & the King, 1991, oil on canvas. 73 x 109 in. Huntsville Museum [...]
