July 3, 2009
Tour: George TookerNoon
Adult Program
George Tooker: A Retrospective will bring together approximately sixty paintings and drawings, including several of Tooker's best-known works such as The Subway (1950; Whitney Museum of American Art), Government Bureau (1956; Metropolitan Museum of Art), The Waiting Room (1959; Smithsonian American Art Museum) and Ward (1970-71; private collection). This exhibition will introduce new audiences to Tooker's hauntingly beautiful and unforgettable imagery. It will reveal the extraordinary range and depth of Tooker's art to scholars and artists who may only be familiar with paintings such as The Subway. Meet in the Museum lobby to begin your tour. Free with admission.
