Off the Wall: Secret Lives of Still Life
Off the Wall is a curated tour series that explores special topics across SAMA’s collections. Each session is developed and facilitated by passionate docents who can’t wait to share the stories behind SAMA’s most captivating artworks and hidden gems.
In this Off the Wall tour, docent Cheryl Anderson will outline the history of the still life starting all the way back in ancient Egypt. Your group will observe and discuss several of SAMA’s still lifes, include those in the European and American galleries, and discover what makes this genre of painting so appealing to both the artist and the appreciator. Unlock the secret lives of still life.
To ensure an optimal experience, Off the Wall tours are limited to 25 participants. Places are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please check in at the front desk to secure your spot.
San Antonio Museum of Art (great_hall)
Great Hall
Ticket Price: Free with Museum Admission
Ticket Price Members: Free
Off the Wall is a curated tour series that explores special topics across SAMA’s collections. Each session is developed and facilitated by passionate docents who can’t wait to share the stories behind SAMA’s most captivating artworks and hidden gems.
In this Off the Wall tour, docent Cheryl Anderson will outline the history of the still life starting all the way back in ancient Egypt. Your group will observe and discuss several of SAMA’s still lifes, include those in the European and American galleries, and discover what makes this genre of painting so appealing to both the artist and the appreciator. Unlock the secret lives of still life.
To ensure an optimal experience, Off the Wall tours are limited to 25 participants. Places are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please check in at the front desk to secure your spot.
Banquet Still Life with Roses, Abraham van Beyeren (Dutch, 1620/21 - 1690), European Art, Dutch, Dateca. 1665, Oil on canvas, 51 × 43 in. (129.5 × 109.2 cm), 62 × 53 1/2 in. (157.5 × 135.9 cm), San Antonio Museum of Art, purchased with funds provided by the Lillie and Roy Cullen Endowment Fund, Object number85.38
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