Community Corner
Art Restoration Unveiling
DANK Haus
German American Cultural Center has completed a nearly year long restoration of
both a large scale oil painting from the late 1800’s as well as its elaborate
frame. During the restoration
process, it was discovered that the frame was actually original to the
painting, created in Berlin by the royal frame builders, Georg and Otto
Alberty. The painting was
completed in 1877 by artist Paul Bulow.
Paul Bulow, born in Berlin, was the Imperial court painter, and most
likely secured many official commissions, although his works rarely appear on
the market. His short career ended when he died at the age of 47. The piece was
in the collection of the Germania Club in Chicago.
Visitors
will enjoy documentation of the process as well as conversations with the artisans
involved.
The
work will be on permanent display and visitors may enjoy the work during
regular hours or by appointment.
The permanent
collection of the DANK Haus German American Cultural Center serves as an
educational resource for the preservation of German American culture for the
general public.
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This event is Sunday
December 15, 2013 at 2:00 pm
This
event is free and open to the public.
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Donations
towards the conservation of the permanent collection are welcome.
DANK Haus German
American Cultural Center is a registered 501(c) 3, donations are fully tax
deductible.