American Acrostics: Thomas Eakins and Arthur G. Dove
Exhibitions & Events
To celebrate the last month of Made in the USA, we’ve asked Phillips staff to create acrostic poems for works in the exhibition. We’ll feature some of our favorite submissions over the next few weeks.
It Support Specialist Sandy Lee treats us to a special double feature.
Thomas Eakins, Miss Amelia Van Buren
Untold
Sarcasm
Awaits
Unbeknownst to Eakins,
Sitting was not
Amelia’s favorite activity.
Sandy Lee, IT Support Specialist
Michele De Shazo, Assistant Registrar for Visual Resources and Collection, describes a work she finds “creepy” with three great words.
Arthur G. Dove, Lake Afternoon
Unusual
Sentient
Animals
Michele De Shazo, Assistant Registrar for Visual Resources and Collection
