Monday, July 26, 2021

The True Story Behind Edward Hopper's "Nighthawks" Painting

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Scholars of the art world have spent uncounted man-years seeking the meaning and message from Edward Hopper's iconic painting "Nigh...
Saturday, July 24, 2021

Mario Cooper Exhibits at Lehigh- Did Francis Quirk and Cooper Know Each Other Years Before?

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In February of 1968 Francis Quirk organized an exhibit of the works of Mario Cooper and Sidney Gross . This post will focus on Mario Cooper ...
Wednesday, June 30, 2021

A Family of Francis Quirk Paintings Emerges in Florida- Who are these Philadelphians?

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A collector in Florida obtained a family of portraits executed by Francis Quirk. The series consists of a daughter (and given the striking f...
Monday, June 7, 2021

Francis Quirk Painting comes to light in New Jersey

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We were recently contacted by a woman who inherited a painting by Francis Quirk from a New Jersey relative, and it raises a host of question...
Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Francis Quirk Painting of Two Boys IDed by Antiques Guru

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We were pleasantly surprised to receive an email from antiques and decorating guru Bob Richter . He had found a Francis Quirk painting in an...
Thursday, April 15, 2021

Francis Quirk organizes exhibit for Melville Stark and draws 700!

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We have mentioned several times how Francis Quirk was a pillar in the arts community in the Lehigh Valley and beyond. We have also marveled ...
Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Peppino Mangravite Exhibits at Lehigh University Art Gallery

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Continuing our discussion of artists supported by Francis Quirk through curated exhibitions, we now look at Peppino Mangravite who was part...