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Victorian Visions: The Cappon House Through the Eyes of Bruce McCombs

Victorian Visions: The Cappon House Through the Eyes of Bruce McCombs

On display in the Focus Gallery, Oct, 4–Feb. 10, 2025
Experience the historic Cappon House in a new light

The Holland Museum is proud to present Victorian Visions: The Cappon House Through the Eyes of Bruce McCombs, an exhibition featuring a collection of 14 original watercolor paintings by the renowned local artist Bruce McCombs. These intricate works capture the Italianate Cappon House before its restoration. McCombs’ use of unique angles and photorealistic technique reveals the Cappon House from a macroscopic level, encouraging viewers to look at the iconic home from new perspectives.

In addition to honoring McCombs’ artistic talent, this exhibit celebrates the timeless beauty of the Cappon House’s Italianate architecture. Visit the Museum Focus Gallery to experience these captivating perspectives of an iconic historic home.

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A picture of Bruce McComb's Painting of the Cappon House, which are on display at the Holland Museum from October 4-Mach 10, 2025           A picture of Bruce McComb's Painting of the Cappon House, which are on display at the Holland Museum from October 4-Mach 10, 2025           A picture of Bruce McComb's Painting of the Cappon House, which are on display at the Holland Museum from October 4-Mach 10, 2025

 

 

 

 

 


This program is part of the Cappon House 150th anniversary celebration, 1874-2024. Join us as we celebrate throughout the year with new programs, exhibits, and tours!  Learn more

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The Cappon House Through the Eyes of Bruce McCombs

Bruce McCombs Biography

Bruce McCombs is a distinguished artist and retired professor with a BFA from the Cleveland Institute of Art and an MFA from Tulane University. He was a member of the Hope College faculty from 1969 to 2021, where he taught drawing, watercolor painting, printmaking, and photography.

McCombs has exhibited his work in solo and group shows across the United States and in 12 countries worldwide. His art is featured in prominent collections, including the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Cleveland Museum of Art, and the Library of Congress.

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Opens October 4, 2024 through February 10, 2025 at the Holland Museum Focus Gallery.

Holland Museum

Holland Museum
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The Holland Museum tells the story of Holland, Michigan, from its settlement by Dutch immigrants to today’s innovative, successful, and diverse community. Featuring thousands of fascinating historic objects, as well as artwork from the Netherlands from the 1600s through the 1900s, ou permanent History and Dutch Galleries are not to be missed.

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