Arlington, TX – The Arlington Museum of Art is proud to announce its summer exhibition, Rembrandt: An Evolution of Etching. The exhibit opens June 9th and runs through August 12th, Tuesday through Sunday, 10am to 5pm. A preview of the exhibition and opening reception will be open to event sponsors and museum members on June 8, 2012 from 6 – 9 pm.
While Rembrandt is widely known for his painting ability, he is critically acclaimed for his mastery of the art of etching. He was able to achieve dramatic detail while incorporating the use of light and dark. The exhibit will show pieces from the four major themes of his work including self-portraits and portraits, biblical scenes, genre scenes and landscapes. We will be showcasing some of his most celebrated etchings as well as some of the lesser known and rarely exhibited pieces.
“We are pleased to host this exciting exhibit in Arlington which will include a lecture series, documentary screening and a gift shop,” said Chris Hightower, Executive Director of the Arlington Museum of Art. The museum will host two lectures sponsored by UTA and a short documentary sponsored by The History Channel.
Tickets for the exhibit are on sale online at www.arlingtonmuseum.org or at the museum.
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