Spring Lecture Series: "We Are Still in Eden"

30 Park Street,Concord NH 03301

14 April, 2022

Description

In a 5-lecture series, the NH Historical Society explores the White Mountains artists of this era and how they shaped the Granite State. In 1836, a young British painter named Thomas Cole wrote in his "Essay on American Scenery" that “Nature has spread for us a rich and delightful banquet—shall we turn away from it? We are still in Eden.” Cole was one of the earliest artists to venture into the White Mountains of New Hampshire, seeking, as he put it, “the loveliness of verdant fields, the sublimity of lofty mountains, [and] the varied magnificence of the sky.” More than 450 artists came to the region in the 19th century, armed with sketchpads, camp stools, and white umbrellas. The views they created on canvas would become emblematic of the state. The Society’s 2022 spring lecture series explores the White Mountain artists of this era and how they shaped New Hampshire. For more details, visit the Programs and Events Calendar on the Society’s website at nhhistory.org or watch your mailbox for the spring lecture series brochure. Space is limited, and registration is required. Admission is free for New Hampshire Historical Society members. Nonmembers are welcome to attend the series for a fee of $50, which includes a one-year membership.