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Art at Lunch: J.J. Lankes in Vermont

with scholar Welford Taylor

The woodcut prints of Julius John (J. J.) Lankes illustrated a number of Robert Frost’s publications, and the two were good friends. In this Art at Lunch, scholar Welford Taylor will share images from his collection and discuss Vermont’s influence on Lankes’ work.

About the Presenter:

Welford Dunaway Taylor is Professor Emeritus of English at the University of Richmond. He is author of numerous works on American literature and culture, including Robert Frost and J. J. Lankes: Riders on PegasusSouthern Odyssey: Selected Writings by Sherwood Anderson, and The Newsprint Mask: The Tradition of Fictional Journalism in America.

Art at Lunch:

Save the date! On the first Tuesday of every month, we will introduce you to an artist, explore a painting, or engage in conversations about the amazing and diverse art present in Vermont and in the greater Bennington area.

Art at Lunch is offered at no charge to Bennington Museum members (follow the “Get Tickets Here” link to register) and on a pay-what-you-wish basis to Not-Yet-Members.

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