American Watercolor in the Age of Homer and Sargent

The Philadelphia Museum of Art blockbuster show touted “the rise of a uniquely American medium. Shaped by the genius of Winslow Homer and John Singer Sargent, the watercolor movement tells a story about innovation, experimentation, and the creation of bold new ways of seeing the world.” Sheila Blake and Tom Xenakis explore the many issues that seeing the show brought up for them.
Original Broadcast on WOWD-LP: 5/7/2017