May 28, 2016 - October 9, 2016 - The exhibition includes a number of paintings from the 1930s era, including works by American regionalist George Biddle, who illustrated the original Porgy and Bess libretto in 1935. Beyond Catfish Row also includes paintings by Gershwin himself and works by American modernist Henry Botkin, who accompanied the composer to Charleston while he wrote the opera.
Dates:May 28, 2016 10:00 am to October 09, 2016 05:00 pm
Address:135 Meeting St., Charleston, South Carolina 29401, United States
Phone: 1.843.722.2706
Contact:The Gibbes Museum
Website:https://www.yundle.com/directory/detail/gibbes-museum-of-art