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'''Kennedy Galleries''' is one of the oldest art galleties in the United States. It opened in 1874.<ref>Kennedy Galleries Marks 100 Years of Americana; New Graphics Section Name Is Changed Escape for People, New York Times, September 2, 1974</ref> It has long specialized in representational art. |
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'''Kennedy Galleries''' is an art gallery in [[Manhattan]] in New York City.<ref name=NYT1974> {{cite web |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1974/09/02/archives/kennedy-galleries-marks-100-years-of-americana-new-graphics-section.html |title=Kennedy Galleries Marks 100 Years of Americana |last=Shirey |first=David |date=September 2, 1972 |website=[[The New York Times]] |publisher= |access-date=July 23, 2023 |quote=}}</ref> Founded in 1874, it is one of the oldest [[art gallery|art galleries]] in the United States. At its 1974 centennial, ''[[The New York Times]]'' described the gallery as "one of the most important galleries anywhere specializing in American historical art."<ref name=NYT1974></ref> |
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It was founded by Hermann Wunderlich in 1874 under the name of Hermann Wunderlich & Co.<ref name=NYT1974></ref> In its early years, it was the first American dealer for the paintings of [[James McNeill Whistler]], who spent a good deal of time at the gallery.<ref name=NYT1974></ref> |
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When Wunderlich died in 1892, Edward G. Kennedy took over the gallery, whose name was changed in 1912 to Kennedy & Co.<ref name=NYT1974></ref> The gallery's new name was at least in part a response to rising [[anti-German sentiment]] in the United States in the lead-up to [[World War I]].<ref name=NYT1974></ref> Kennedy retired in 1916, whereupon Herman Wunderlich became the gallery's senior partner until his death in 1951. The gallery changed its name to Kennedy Galleries in 1952. |
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The gallery has long specialized in [[representational art]]. During the 1950s the [[Society of American Graphic Artists]] held their annual exhibitions at the Kennedy Galleries. |
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Lawrence Fleischman became a partner in the gallery in 1966, and in the same year, the gallery moved to a new location on [[56th Street (Manhattan)|56th Street]].<ref name=AN2005></ref> For its 1974 centennial, it then moved to a new space on [[57th Street (Manhattan)|57th Street]].<ref name=AN2005></ref> |
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In 1976 the gallery held an exhibit of Alaskan masters. [[R. T. Wallen]] was one of only two living artists represented at that exhibit.<ref>Alaskan Masters (1976), New York: Kennedy Galleries</ref> |
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In 1994, the gallery moved to 730 [[Fifth Avenue]].<ref name=AN2005></ref> In 2005, the gallery closed its gallery space but continued to operate as a private dealership.<ref name=AN2005>{{cite web|url=http://www.artnews.com/2005/02/01/kennedy-galleries-to-close-will-go-on-as-private-entity/ |title=Kennedy Galleries to Close, Will Go On as Private Entity |publisher=ARTnews |date=2012-06-19 |access-date=2016-03-06}}</ref> |
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[[Martha J. Fleischman]] is president of the Kennedy Galleries. |
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*[http://www.kgny.com/index.html Kennedy Galleries] - official site |
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Latest revision as of 00:33, 1 February 2024
Kennedy Galleries is an art gallery in Manhattan in New York City.[1] Founded in 1874, it is one of the oldest art galleries in the United States. At its 1974 centennial, The New York Times described the gallery as "one of the most important galleries anywhere specializing in American historical art."[1]
It was founded by Hermann Wunderlich in 1874 under the name of Hermann Wunderlich & Co.[1] In its early years, it was the first American dealer for the paintings of James McNeill Whistler, who spent a good deal of time at the gallery.[1]
When Wunderlich died in 1892, Edward G. Kennedy took over the gallery, whose name was changed in 1912 to Kennedy & Co.[1] The gallery's new name was at least in part a response to rising anti-German sentiment in the United States in the lead-up to World War I.[1] Kennedy retired in 1916, whereupon Herman Wunderlich became the gallery's senior partner until his death in 1951. The gallery changed its name to Kennedy Galleries in 1952.
The gallery has long specialized in representational art. During the 1950s the Society of American Graphic Artists held their annual exhibitions at the Kennedy Galleries.
Lawrence Fleischman became a partner in the gallery in 1966, and in the same year, the gallery moved to a new location on 56th Street.[2] For its 1974 centennial, it then moved to a new space on 57th Street.[2]
In 1976 the gallery held an exhibit of Alaskan masters. R. T. Wallen was one of only two living artists represented at that exhibit.[3]
In 1994, the gallery moved to 730 Fifth Avenue.[2] In 2005, the gallery closed its gallery space but continued to operate as a private dealership.[2]
Martha J. Fleischman is president of the Kennedy Galleries.
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f Shirey, David (September 2, 1972). "Kennedy Galleries Marks 100 Years of Americana". The New York Times. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Kennedy Galleries to Close, Will Go On as Private Entity". ARTnews. 2012-06-19. Retrieved 2016-03-06.
- ^ Alaskan Masters (1976), New York: Kennedy Galleries
External links[edit]
- Kennedy Galleries - official site
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