Permanent Collection Galleries - Cheekwood
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The galleries located on the second floor display a rotating arrangement of works from Cheekwood’s permanent collection. American paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts from the Centennial (1876) through the Second World War (c. 1940), including highlights such as works by the Ashcan School and selections of American Art Pottery. In addition, there are galleries dedicated to 18th and 19th century English porcelain, 20th century sculpture by William Edmondson and early American portraiture.


Girl with a Cape, William Edmondson (American, 1874-1951), n.d. Carved limestone. Gift from the Estate of Elizabeth Lyle Starr. 1982.8.1a.
John White Alexander (American, 1865 – 1915). Juliette (The Green Dress), c. 1897. Oil on canvas. Gift of the Marlene and Spencer Hays Foundation. 2019.07.(hero image)

John White Alexander Juliette 1

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