Wharton Esherick Studio facts for kids
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Wharton Esherick Studio
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Wharton Esherick Studio
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 Location in Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Location | 1520 Horseshoe Trail, near Malvern, Tredyffrin Township, Pennsylvania |
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| Area | 5.5 acres (2.2 ha) |
| Built | 1926 |
| Architect | Wharton Esherick; Louis Kahn |
| Architectural style | Bungalow/craftsman |
| NRHP reference No. | 73001615 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | April 26, 1973 |
| Designated NHL | April 19, 1993 |
The Wharton Esherick Studio is a special place in Malvern, Pennsylvania. It was once the home and workshop of a famous artist named Wharton Esherick (1887–1970). Today, it is a museum called the Wharton Esherick Museum.
Esherick built the studio himself between 1926 and 1966. It shows how his art style changed over time. He started with the Arts and Crafts style. Then he moved to German Expressionism. Finally, his work became more Modernist with smooth, curvy shapes.
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Exploring Wharton Esherick's Unique Studio
The Wharton Esherick Studio is more than just a building. It's a work of art itself! Esherick designed everything, from the main structures down to the door handles. He wanted to create a complete artistic world.
Buildings at the Studio
There are five main buildings on the property. Each one tells a part of Esherick's story:
- The main home and studio building.
- A workshop built in 1956, designed with help from architect Louis Kahn.
- A log garage from 1928, which now welcomes visitors as the museum's center.
- His woodshed.
- A reconstructed outhouse that also shows his unique design style.
Art Inside the Studio
The studio is filled with over 300 pieces of Wharton Esherick's art. You can see many different types of his work:
- Sculptures
- Furniture and other home items
- Paintings
- Prints
The Wharton Esherick Museum
The Wharton Esherick Museum helps people learn about Esherick's amazing art. It was started as a non-profit group in 1971. The museum first opened its doors to visitors in 1972.
National Recognition
The studio quickly became famous for its artistic importance.
- In 1973, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This list includes places important to American history.
- In 1993, it was named a National Historic Landmark. This is an even higher honor for very special places.
Inspiring New Artists
The museum does more than just show Esherick's past work. It also helps new artists. Each year, the museum holds a special woodworking competition and exhibition. This event encourages people to think creatively. It also helps them design new and imaginative items for everyday use.
The Diamond Rock Schoolhouse Connection
The museum also owns the Diamond Rock Schoolhouse. This old schoolhouse was used by Esherick as his painting studio in the 1920s. The museum bought it in 2019 to keep this part of his history safe.
