Fine art collection - Jared French, "Chess and Politics," c. 1934
Jared French (1905-1988), "Chess and Politics, "c. 1934, Signed at lower right (on the edge of the chessboard): J. French, Oil on canvas, 21 x 25 inches; Copyright: © artist’s estate, Courtesy: Schoelkopf Gallery, Photo credit: Tom Morrill

From January 17 – February 28, 2025 and accompanied by a fully illustrated scholarly catalogue, The Kennedy Marshall Art Collection will be on view at Schoelkopf Gallery in New York City.

From the gallery:

This exhibition features one of the most significant private collections of American regionalist and social realist art created between 1920 and 1970. The art collection belongs to acclaimed film producers Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall, whose careers have defined modern cinema.

fine art collection - Romare Bearden, "House in Cotton Field," 1968 painting
Romare Bearden (1911-1988), “House in Cotton Field,” 1968, Signed at upper left: Romare Bearden, Collage of various papers on fiberboard, 29¾ x 39¾ inches, Copyright: © Romare Bearden Foundation / Licensed by VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York, Courtesy: Schoelkopf Gallery, Photo credit: Tom Morrill
Paul Starrett Sample, "Celebration," 1933 painting
Paul Starrett Sample (1896-1974), “Celebration,” 1933, Signed at lower left: Paul Sample, Oil on canvas, 40 x 48 inches, Copyright: © artist’s estate, Courtesy: Schoelkopf Gallery, Photo credit: Tom Morrill

Spanning nearly 40 remarkable works—including paintings, sculptures, and works on paper—the exhibition highlights iconic pieces by artists such as Romare Bearden, Thomas Hart Benton, Jared French, Jacob Lawrence, Paul Sample, and Ben Shahn. Each work reflects figurative storytelling with a modern sensibility, embodying the cultural and social narratives that defined 20th-century America.

fine art collection - John Steuart Curry, "At the Circus," 1936 painting
John Steuart Curry (1897-1946), “At the Circus,” 1936, Signed, dated and inscribed with the title at lower left: “AT THE CIRCUS / JOHN STEUART CURRY / 1936, Oil and tempera on board, 20¼ x 30⅛ inches, Copyright: © artist’s estate, Courtesy: Schoelkopf Gallery, Photo credit: Tom Morrill
Phillip Evergood, "Classroom History," 1938 painting
Philip Evergood (1901-1973), “Classroom History,” 1938, Initialed at lower right: PE, Oil on canvas, 76 x 47 inches, Copyright: © artist’s estate, Courtesy: Schoelkopf Gallery, Photo credit: Olivia Divecchia

Kennedy and Marshall are celebrated as two of the most influential figures in entertainment, best known for founding Amblin Entertainment with Steven Spielberg and producing classics like E.T., Jurassic Park, and the Back to the Future trilogy. With numerous Academy Award nominations and wins, their impact extends far beyond film, exemplified in their thoughtful and genre-defining approach to art collecting.

For more details, please visit schoelkopfgallery.com.

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