Hybrid Tuesday Talk: Pleasing Truths-Power and Portraits in the American Home

Closing on December 31, the exhibit, “Pleasing Truths: Power and Portraits in the American Home”, features over 50 portraits from the DAR Museum’s collection, dating from the 17th to the 19th centuries. William Strollo, Curator of Exhibitions for the DAR Museum, will discuss the use of portraits to convey power and prestige in the early American home. Strollo will explore the ways in which portraits were used to reflect the social status, wealth, and personal achievements of their subjects. He will also discuss the role of gender in portraiture, and how portraits were used to reinforce traditional gender roles.

The event is free, but pre-registration is requested. This event is taking place in-person but will be streaming online.

Register to attend in-person: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tuesday-talk-tickets-441595442857.

Register to attend virtually: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5116657617799/WN_kdJBtAbyTCedwnrzUfDRrw#/registration.

Speaker: William Strollo, DAR Museum Curator of Exhibitions