Made in USA: Prints for the American Revolution Bicentennial

Hawks Pavilion Works on Paper Gallery H5 In the lead up to 200th anniversary of national independence, a Bicentennial buzz pervaded the nation, inspiring exhibitions, parades, and historical preservation initiatives, as well as television programs and commemorative souvenirs. In the arts, the American Revolution Bicentennial of 1976 arrived in a newfound era of corporate patronage, as companies embraced cultural philanthropy. In addition to sponsoring exhibitions of American art, companies like Lorillard Tobacco and Mobile Oil commissioned limited edition print portfolios, inviting prominent…