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Step into the salacious world of William Hogarth’s 18th-century England. Discover how this master of satire turned urban vice into commercial gold and laid the groundwork for the modern comic strip. From bawdy taverns to corrupt politicians, Hogarth’s prints offer a scandalous peek into a society on the brink of change. Presented by Docent Sandra Stephan Art in the Afternoon is a four-part lecture series presented by Muscarelle Docents. Join us Wednesdays in October at the Williamsburg Library (downtown branch) for these illuminated art history presentations. WILLIAM HOGARTH | English, 1697 - 1764 | The Enraged Musician, 1741 | Engraving and…

Immerse yourself in the enigmatic world of Edgar Degas, where brilliance and misanthropy collide. This virtual tour takes you backstage in Belle Époque Paris to witness Degas’ revolutionary techniques up close, as if peering over the shoulder of the master himself. Unravel the complexities of an artistic giant who helped birth Impressionism while keeping the world at arm’s length. Presented by Docents Harry Chancey and Sandra Stephan Art in the Afternoon is a four-part lecture series presented by Muscarelle Docents. Join us Wednesdays in October at the Williamsburg Library (downtown branch) for these illuminated art history presentations. EDGAR DEGAS (French 1834…

Ahead of the re-opening of the Muscarelle, get an exclusive first look at the Museum’s breathtaking transformation through an illustrated lecture by Director David Brashear. Explore how this ambitious expansion will triple the Museum’s footprint, ushering in a new era of artistic possibility. Art in the Afternoon is a four-part lecture series presented by Muscarelle Docents. Join us Wednesdays in October at the Williamsburg Library (downtown branch) for these illuminated art history presentations.