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ARTFIXdaily News Feed - Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Winslow Homer (American, 1836–1910) Farmer with a Pitchfork. Oil on board.

American Masterpieces from the Batten Collection at Chrysler Museum
ArtfixDaily Staff - July 18th, 2011 19:39

The Chrysler Museum of Art has extended the exhibition "American Masterpieces from the Batten Collection" through July 31, 2011. This extraordinary collection of American art is from Jane and the late Frank Batten, Sr., who have placed nine of their paintings on long-term loan as promised gifts to the Chrysler. The group of paintings reflects the Battens’ deep love for America, its scenery, and its people, as well as their passion for sailing. The paintings on view from The Batten ...

Rare Jane Austen manuscript brings $1.6m at auction

English novelist Jane Austen’s unpublished manuscript for “The Watsons,” a story about four daughters of a widowed clergyman who endeavor to marry well, fetched a stunning ...

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	Amon Carter Museum of American Art Announces New Online Collection Database Release Date: 18 July 2011 The Amon Carter Museum of American Art announces it has recently launched a digital collection database, which includes more than 7,500 artworks from the museum’s permanent collection. Easily searchable by artist, artwork or medium, the database can be accessed from the museum’s website at ... Read more

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