The German-American Heritage Foundation
When:
May 24
6:30 PM EST
Where:
German-American Heritage Foundation & Museum
719 6th Street NW | Washington, DC 20001

Join Artist and Documentary Filmmaker Paul Glenshaw for a free lecture on Emmanuel Leutze's famous painting Washington Crossing the Delaware

Wednesday, May 24 at 6:30 PM EST

German-American Heritage Foundation & Museum
719 6th Street NW | Washington, DC 20001

As we prepare for America’s 250th birthday in 2026 and GAHF’s 50th anniversary, we will take a look back at the fascinating history of the famous painting that depicts General Washington crossing the frozen Delaware River the night of Dec. 25-26, 1776.

Have you ever found yourself staring at a famous work of art, not knowing why it’s important or the story it tells? With an artist’s insight, historian’s accuracy, and storyteller’s passion, Paul Glenshaw takes us across the globe where great works were made, revealing the stories they tell at the places they actually happened. Go back in time to discover how the real-life journeys of artists and their subjects intersect to create masterpieces. Art+History with Paul Glenshaw erases the distance between our time and the past, unlocking the epic human stories of joy, triumph, loss, and tragedy waiting for us in great works of art. We are delighted to welcome Paul to the GAHM this month. His presentation will be followed by a Q&A.

 This event will be recorded. 

 

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