Hudson River Museum Receives Major Painting Donation from Bergman Family
The Hudson River Museum has received a donation of five significant paintings from the 19th and early 20th centuries, contributed by Shelley and Felice Bergman. The artworks include pieces by Jasper Francis Cropsey, Levi Wells Prentice, Ernest Lawson, and John George Brown, featuring landscapes, still-life compositions, and genre scenes. This contribution expands the museum's American art holdings and brings the Bergmans' total donations to twelve works. Masha Turchinsky, the museum's director, noted that this gift strengthens the institution's role as a key venue for American art in New York State.
Key facts
- Five paintings from the 19th and early 20th centuries were donated to the Hudson River Museum
- The donors are Shelley and Felice Bergman
- Artists represented include Jasper Francis Cropsey, Levi Wells Prentice, Ernest Lawson, and John George Brown
- This brings the Bergmans' total donations to the museum to twelve works
- Museum director Masha Turchinsky stated the gift reinforces the institution's position in American art
Entities
Artists
- Jasper Francis Cropsey
- Levi Wells Prentice
- Ernest Lawson
- John George Brown
- Fitz Henry Lane
- Severin Roesen
Institutions
- Hudson River Museum
Locations
- New York State