Corner of Gay St. and Clinch, circa 1890
Erin, TN, circa 1870- what's now Bearden! Looks a lot like where I work off Homberg St. to me, with the train and golf course in the background.
One of the few places Briscoe painted that hasn't been torn down, Old Gray Cemetery off Broadway looks just the same today, without the bright colors, trolley, and carriage of course.
Briscoe's nostalgic painting of Christmas morning as he remembered it on Clinch Ave. This room has been recreated as part of the exhibit at the museum.
Saturday, December 12th, is the Christmas open house, so the museum is free. And, you can get your picture made in front of this cozy recreated room from the early 1900s. Thought about using this as our Christmas card, but we couldn't sneak Lulu in very easily. The exhibit is great, and I'm sure there's lots more to see in the museum, we didn't have much time last Sunday but will try to visit again. I loved seeing one man's interpretation of what Knoxville use to be like. Working in the 60s and 70s, Briscoe's paintings depict scenes of the city from the 1800s, using photographs and historical records, but adding a vitality and color that bring to life much more than a black and white photograph could. There is definitely a naive approach to his painting which adds to the nostalgic feel adults and children alike will respond to. I think the show is up through January, and the museum is free on Sundays!
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Are these prints?Do you have original oil?
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