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FALL 2010 95 Come Join The Filson Historical Society for Events throughout the Month of November Celebrating the Publication of: Lessons in Likeness: Portrait Painters in Kentucky and the Ohio River Valley, 1802-1920 by Estill Curtis Pennington The Filson Historical Society holds over four hundred portraits painted by a variety of artists in Kentucky and the Ohio River Valley, representing one of the most extensive holdings available for study in the region. Lessons in Likeness: Portrait Painters in Kentucky and the Ohio River Valley, 1802-1920 features an extensive selection of The Filson’s paintings, in addition to biographical sketches of each artist and a cultural chronology. The result is a vivid portrayal of regional portraiture. The author, Estill Curtis Pennington, has been a student of painting in the South for the past thirty years. He has served in curatorial capacities for the Archives of American Art, the National Portrait Gallery, the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art, the New Orleans Museum of Art, and the Morris Museum of Art. Events: • Thursday, Nov. 11: Book Release Reception and The Filson Portrait Exhibition Opening, 5:15 pm Lecture by Estill Curtis Pennington, 6:00 pm The Filson Historical Society, 1310 S. Third Street, Louisville, KY 40208 • Nov. 15, 2010 – Mar. 31, 2011: Portrait Exhibition Featuring The Filson Collection Governor’s Mansion, 704 Capitol Avenue, Frankfort, KY 40601 • Sunday, Nov. 21: Lecture and Book-Signing by Estill Curtis Pennington, 2:00 p.m. Lexington Public Library, 140 E. Main Street, Lexington, KY 40507 • Gallery Tours at The Filson Historical Society: These guided tours are designed to give insight and details on portraits in The Filson’s collection. The tours are limited in capacity, so reservations are necessary. Announcements ANNOUNCEMENTS 96 OHIO VALLEY HISTORY Saturday, Dec. 4, 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, 4:00 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17, 12 p.m. • Nov. 12, 2010 – Mar. 31, 2011: Guided Audio Tours and Portrait Exhibition The Filson Historical Society, 1310 S. Third Street, Louisville, KY 40208 Lessons in Likeness: Portrait Painters in Kentucky and the Ohio River Valley, 18021918 will be available for purchase in November from The Filson Historical Society. For reservations and copies of this book, call (502) 635-5083 or visit www.filsonhistorical.org. The regular price for this book is $50.00, but Filson members receive a 10 percent discount and can purchase the book for $45.00. ...