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Morven Museum & Garden Announces New Exhibition: Micah Williams: Portrait Artist April 11 – September 14, 2014

George Clarke (b. 1764). Micah Williams (1782-1837). Pastel on paper. Collection of Edward King, Jr.

Opening Reception: April 10^th, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Traveling portrait artist and New Jersey resident Micah Williams (1782-1837) was a prolific artist who has 272 known existing works. His works are represented in many major museums and are highly sought after by folk art collectors. Yet, there has never been an exhibition dedicated solely to the work of Micah Williams. Micah Williams: Portrait Artist, on loan to Morven from the Monmouth County Historical Association, tells a story about the new America of the 19^th century. With over 40 portraits on view, visitors can come face-to-face with the state’s nineteenth century farmers, orchard growers, militia officers, politicians, silversmiths, potters, carpenters, and their families.

The exhibition will also debut Morven’s newest acquisition: a pastel portrait of Commodore Robert Field Stockton (1795-1866) completed by Micah Williams around 1821. Stockton was a third-generation resident of Morven, head the Pacific Fleet and a U.S. Senator. With this exhibition, the portrait makes its return to the walls at Morven.

Morven will host an opening reception for the exhibition on Thursday, April 10^th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. This reception will be free and open to the public (no reservations required). Micah Williams: Portrait Artist exhibition will be on display at Morven through September 14, 2014.

Morven Museum & Garden is a museum and public garden located in Princeton, New Jersey. A National Historic Landmark, Morven was the home to Richard Stockton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, as well as the former Governor’s mansion of New Jersey.  Public Hours: Wed.-Fri 11-3; Sat. & Sun. 12-4. www.morven.org. 609.924.8144.