Abstract Expressionists: The Women
Now through April 26, 2026
Featuring close to fifty paintings created by thirty-two important women artists between 1936 and 1977 in New York, California and Paris.
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Collection Highlights
The permanent collection at the Muscarelle dates from 1732 and has grown to nearly 8,000 objects.
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MILLET, JEAN FRANCOIS
1855-1856
Etching on cream wove paper, state II/III
Sheet: 15 5/8 x 12 3/8 ins. (39.7 x 31.5 cm); Image: 10 1/16 x 7 ½ ins. (25.6 x 19 cm)
Acquired with funds from the Board of Visitors Muscarelle Museum of Art Endowment
Etching on cream wove paper, state II/III
Sheet: 15 5/8 x 12 3/8 ins. (39.7 x 31.5 cm); Image: 10 1/16 x 7 ½ ins. (25.6 x 19 cm)
Acquired with funds from the Board of Visitors Muscarelle Museum of Art Endowment
MARINI, MARINO
1953
India ink and body color on paper
Sheet: 24 3/8 x 17 ins. (61.9 x 43.2 cm); Image: 22 1/2 x 14 1/2 ins. (57.1 x 36.8 cm)
Bequest of Doris Piper Lamberson
India ink and body color on paper
Sheet: 24 3/8 x 17 ins. (61.9 x 43.2 cm); Image: 22 1/2 x 14 1/2 ins. (57.1 x 36.8 cm)
Bequest of Doris Piper Lamberson
MELTZER, ANNA E.
1938
Oil on canvas
25 7/8 x 34 ins. (65.7 x 86.3 cm)
Acquired with funds from the Board of Visitors Muscarelle Museum of Art Endowment
Oil on canvas
25 7/8 x 34 ins. (65.7 x 86.3 cm)
Acquired with funds from the Board of Visitors Muscarelle Museum of Art Endowment
BASKIN, LEONARD
1973
Lithograph printed in four colors on Velin d'Arches paper
Framed: 44 3/4 x 32 3/4 ins. (113.5 x 83.2 cm)
Gift of Barbara Waal
Lithograph printed in four colors on Velin d'Arches paper
Framed: 44 3/4 x 32 3/4 ins. (113.5 x 83.2 cm)
Gift of Barbara Waal
SAAR, BETYE
1998
Color lithograph, hand-coloring, and collage, artist's proof 6
Sheet: 27 1/8 x 22 1/2 ins. (68.9 x 57.15 cm); Image: 27 1/8 x 22 1/2 ins. (68.9 x 57.15 cm)
Purchase, Thomas W. & Lolita Gayle Memorial Fund
Color lithograph, hand-coloring, and collage, artist's proof 6
Sheet: 27 1/8 x 22 1/2 ins. (68.9 x 57.15 cm); Image: 27 1/8 x 22 1/2 ins. (68.9 x 57.15 cm)
Purchase, Thomas W. & Lolita Gayle Memorial Fund
COLE, WILLIE
2012
Intaglio and relief
Sheet: 63 1/2 x 22 1/2 ins. (162.6 x 58.4 cm); Framed: 67 9/16 x 26 9/16 ins. (171.8 x 67.6 cm)
Acquired with funds from the Board of Visitors Muscarelle Museum of Art Endowment
Intaglio and relief
Sheet: 63 1/2 x 22 1/2 ins. (162.6 x 58.4 cm); Framed: 67 9/16 x 26 9/16 ins. (171.8 x 67.6 cm)
Acquired with funds from the Board of Visitors Muscarelle Museum of Art Endowment
van LEYDEN, LUCAS
1519
Engraving
6 3/4 x 5 1/16 ins. (17.1 x 12.9 cm)
Acquired with funds from the Board of Visitors Muscarelle Museum of Art Endowment
Engraving
6 3/4 x 5 1/16 ins. (17.1 x 12.9 cm)
Acquired with funds from the Board of Visitors Muscarelle Museum of Art Endowment
LELY, SIR PETER
1640-45
Oil on canvas
Canvas: 26 5/8 x 28 1/8 ins.; Framed: 37 x 38 1.4 ins. (94.5 x 97.5 cm)
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Gregory Hedberg
Oil on canvas
Canvas: 26 5/8 x 28 1/8 ins.; Framed: 37 x 38 1.4 ins. (94.5 x 97.5 cm)
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Gregory Hedberg
UTAGAWA TOKOKUNI, Untitled Kabuki scene, c. 1815, Woodblock print, Sheet: 15 3/8 x 31 ins. (39.0 x 78.7 cm), Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sullivan
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