Gertrude Cawein at Hammond Castle Museum: An Exhibit of Nearly 60 Works by Eric Pape

Join us this April as we present "Gertrude Cawein at Hammond Castle Museum," a new exhibit of nearly 60 works of art by Eric Pape, (1870 - 1938) the distinguished artist and former Cape Ann resident.

This exhibit offers a unique insight into the multifaceted talents of Pape. Renowned as a painter, designer of the iconic "Tablet Rock Memorial" in Stage Fort Park, and a society portraitist, Pape's brilliance shines through various mediums, including pencil, pen, watercolors, and oils. At the heart of this celebration is the full-length portrait of Gertrude Cawein, painted by Pape and loaned from the Filson Historical Society in Louisville, Kentucky. For the first time outside the Filson, visitors can witness this rare example of Pape's work as a society portraitist. The majority of the works will be on loan from the private collection of esteemed Pape collector and biographer, Dr. Gregory Conn.

The exhibition not only showcases Gertrude's portrait but also highlights the intricate world of Eric Pape's artistry, offering a unique glimpse into Pape's role as a portraitist and will include examples of his celebrity portraits created during the Great Depression. A limited selection of artworks from the Hammond Castle Museum's previous 2023 Pape At Hammond Castle Museum exhibit will be on display. The three Pape paintings which are on permanent display within the Museum, which include the sole surviving mural of the celebrated artist, "The Wireless Naval Battle of Gloucester Bay," will also be featured. The Museum Shop will also offer a limited number of copies of Dr. Conn's newest biography, "Eric Pape in the New York Herald Tribune," which delves into Pape's work as a society portraitist.

All proceeds will support the ongoing restoration and preservation of the Hammond Castle Museum.

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