Julius J. Lankes, Survey of an American Artist
Nov
12
2013
Thru
Jan
26
2014
Joel and Lila Harnett Museum of Art
Julius J. Lankes, Survey of an American Artist is on view November 12, 2013, through January 26, 2014, in the Joel and Lila Harnett Museum of Art, University of Richmond Museums. Julius John Lankes (American, 1884-1960) was an illustrator, woodcut artist, author, and professor. The exhibition is drawn from the collection of the University of Richmond Museums’ Joel and Lila Harnett Print Study Center, as well as from the estate of the artist and several private collections. Lankes achieved national recognition for his masterful woodcut prints and his depictions of landscapes, natural objects, and buildings. The artist is also known through his legacy of illustrations in books, periodicals, bookplates, and greeting card designs.
