Limitless Choices Enable Artistic Diversity


Produced by Jessica Atkinson
Photos by Keith Bulriss & Joe Samuelson III

FALL 2002


The diverse collection at Plattsburgh State University's art museum offers both students and local residents an opportunity to see and appreciate art in its original form. Recently, the Plattsburgh State Student Association's Art Acquisition Committee acquired a Rembrandt etching. The artist, one of the leading printmakers of all time, represents the very essence of Dutch 17th century humanism.

In an audio slideshow, Edward Brohel, director of the art museum, explains the motivation behind purchasing prestigious works of art. Each purchase, of course, enhances the artistic study collection, which represents a diverse collection, both culturally and stylistically. Brohel discusses the highlights of, what he sees, as the top four works and reasons for their selection.

Please allow a few minutes for the audio slideshow below to download.

 

 

 

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Plattsburgh State Art Museum
101 Broad Street
State University of New York
Plattsburgh, NY 12901

518-564-2474


 

Rembrandt Van Rijn:

"Nude Man Seated and Another Standing with a Woman and a Baby"

circa 1646, etching

Gandaraha sculpture:

300 AD, east Indian slate relief of the healing Buddha

Ansel Adams:

"Moonlight over Hernandez, New Mexico"

1941, black and white photograph


It is said to be one of the greatest photographs ever taken by an American.

Egyptian Stele:

1500 BC, intricate shallow relief from the Egyptian New Kingdom

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