American Classical Realism
Published on March 12, 2026
American Classical Realism features approximately 40 paintings produced by four generations of artists. The term ‘American Classical Realism’ is associated with R.H. Ives Gammell (1893–1981), one of the last American artists whose training is traced back to the French academic tradition of the late 18th and 19th centuries.
After 1949, Maryhill Museum of Art hosted solo and group shows of work by Gammell and those within his circle. The museum collection is now home to more than 50 American Classical Realist works. The 2026 exhibition will include four generations of artists, including Richard F. Lack , Robert Douglas Hunter, Samuel Rose, and Stephen Gjertson. The museum is also borrowing several works by related artists for the display.
The exhibition runs from March 15 – November 15, 2026 at Maryhill Museum of Art, 35 Maryhill Museum Dr., Goldendale WA 98620.
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