A Woman Reading
Frank W. Benson
1862-1951
American artist from Salem, Massachusetts known for his Realistic portraits, American Impressionist paintings, watercolors and etchings.
THE VANDERPOEL ART ASSOCIATION was founded in 1913 by friends of John H. Vanderpoel,
as a memorial to this celebrated instructor from Chicago’s School of the Art Institute.
Legendary artist Georgia O’Keeffe praised him as “one of the few real teachers I have known.”
The gallery has reopened and is now accessible by elevator.
Open Tuesdays & Thursdays 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (closed on October 31) and Saturdays by appointment. • Call 773-294-8311 for information or an appointment.
Ridge Park Fieldhouse, 9625 S. Longwood Drive, Chicago, IL 60643
Send donations and correspondence to: 10429 S. Seeley Ave., Chicago, IL 60643