 |
| Charles Dickens (1812-1970), A Christmas Carol, London: Chapman & Hall, 1843. Illustration by John Leech depicting Mr. Fezziwig’s Ball. The Morgan Library & Museum. |
Dickens wrote his iconic tale in six-weeks in 1843 ending in time for Christmas publication. He had the manuscript bound in red morocco as a gift for his solicitor, Thomas Mitton. The manuscript then passed through several owners before Pierpont Morgan acquired it in the 1890s. It is on display through Jan. 8.
Also on display among other exhibitions that might be of interest:
Word and Image: Martin Luther's Reformation including more than 90 objects, highlighted by one of the six existing printed copies of the Ninety-Five Theses, and nearly 40 paintings, prints, and drawings by the celebrated German Renaissance artist Lucas Cranach the Elder. Also on view are Luther’s manuscript draft of his famous Old Testament translation, sculptor Conrad Meit’s statues of Adam and Eve, and more than 30 of Luther’s most important publications. The majority of the works in the show are loans from German museums and have never before been exhibited in the United States. More information here: Explore the English translation of Luther's Ninety-Five Theses »;
See an introduction to the themes and major highlights of the exhibition »
Word and Image: Martin Luther's Reformation including more than 90 objects, highlighted by one of the six existing printed copies of the Ninety-Five Theses, and nearly 40 paintings, prints, and drawings by the celebrated German Renaissance artist Lucas Cranach the Elder. Also on view are Luther’s manuscript draft of his famous Old Testament translation, sculptor Conrad Meit’s statues of Adam and Eve, and more than 30 of Luther’s most important publications. The majority of the works in the show are loans from German museums and have never before been exhibited in the United States. More information here: Explore the English translation of Luther's Ninety-Five Theses »;
See an introduction to the themes and major highlights of the exhibition »
The Morgan Library and Museum is located at 225 Madison Ave. (at 36th Street) NYC. Hours are Tuesday through Thursday: 10:30 am to 5 pm; Friday: 10:30 am. to 9 pm; Saturday: 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday: 11 am to 6 pm.
The Morgan closes at 4 pm. on Christmas Eve and at 5 pm. on New Year's Eve. Closed Monday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Admission
$20 Adults
$13 Seniors (65 and over)
$13 Students (with current ID)
Free to members and children 12 and under (must be accompanied by an adult)
Admission is free on Fridays from 7 to 9 pm.
Admission to the McKim rooms only (Mr. Morgan's Library, Study, Rotunda, and Librarian's Office) is free during the following times: Tuesday, 3 to 5 pm.; Friday, 7 to 9 pm.; Sunday, 4 to 6 pm.
Admission is not required to visit the Morgan Shop, Morgan Dining Room, and Morgan Café.
The Morgan closes at 4 pm. on Christmas Eve and at 5 pm. on New Year's Eve. Closed Monday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Admission
$20 Adults
$13 Seniors (65 and over)
$13 Students (with current ID)
Free to members and children 12 and under (must be accompanied by an adult)
Admission is free on Fridays from 7 to 9 pm.
Admission to the McKim rooms only (Mr. Morgan's Library, Study, Rotunda, and Librarian's Office) is free during the following times: Tuesday, 3 to 5 pm.; Friday, 7 to 9 pm.; Sunday, 4 to 6 pm.
Admission is not required to visit the Morgan Shop, Morgan Dining Room, and Morgan Café.
More info: themorgan.org; 212-685-0008.
No comments:
Post a Comment
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.