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Joseph Jefferson: Actor & painter

8/17/2016

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Joseph Jefferson lived quite a life. Today, he's best known as one of the most celebrated actors of the 19th-century and the one responsible for coining the name "The Little Church Around the Corner." 

But Jefferson had another passion: painting. Fellow actor Francis Wilson said of Jefferson that he "became restless if long without a brush in his hand." Jefferson even had several exhibitions of his work including those at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and the National Academy of Design. 

Today, one of his landscapes is proudly displayed on our walls. And next to it is a photograph of Jefferson at work, looking restful with brush in hand. 

Check back for more treasures from the Archives at EAG. 

- Matt Roberson
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  • EMERGENCY AID
    • EARP
    • Other Resources
  • ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES
    • Scholarships
    • Thomas Barbour Award
    • Open Stage Grant
    • Midsummer Play Festival
    • The Intentional Artist
    • Rent Guild Hall
  • Membership
    • Join EAG
    • The Eaglet
    • Join a Committee
    • Make a Pitch to the Events Committee
    • Turnley’s Turns
  • Events
  • DONATE
    • Donate Now
    • Donate Food to The Actors Pantry
    • Volunteer
    • Planned Giving
    • Donor Advised Funds
    • Donate Stock
    • Matching Gift Programs
    • The Scott Glascock-George Holland Society
    • Holly Jolly
  • ABOUT
    • Mission
    • Who We Help
    • Officers and Council
    • Staff
    • History
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
    • Financial Information
    • Visit Guild Hall
    • Blog
  • CONTACT