Howard Pyle was well-known in early 20th century Delaware. He was an advocate for art, a teacher, and a friend to many. So when he passed away, his friends and students thought it was only fitting that they do something artsy in his honor. They founded the Wilmington Society of the Fine Arts, a group dedicated to showing off Pyle's own paintings, prints, and drawings. Over the next century, this modest endeavor flourished into a full-fledged museum: the Delaware Art Museum.
Still located in Wilmington, this museum boasts a particularly impressive collection of British Pre-Raphaelite paintings, distinguished by their emphasis on classic literature. These works reside right alongside Howard Pyle's own masterpieces, American illustrations, and other forms of contemporary art. Head out to the Copeland Sculpture Garden for some fresh air and art, or check out whichever visiting exhibit is on display at Delaware Art Museum.
Delaware Art Museum
2301 Kentmere Parkway
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 571-9590
www.delart.org
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