Jean Brett Memorial Lecture

Thirteenth Annual Jean Brett Memorial Lecture

by Ulysses Dietz, Chief Curator Emeritus of the Newark Museum of Art

“Anything You Want: A Closer Look at Treasures from Newport’s Gilded Age”

Mr. Dietz will look at 22 specific objects and various themes of a new exhibition at Rosecliff for which he is Visiting Curator (opening night: May 26, runs through October 30). The exhibition itself includes 100 objects, ranging from the 15^th century to the early 20^th century. Rosecliff is one of the Newport Mansions, some of which are being used in the filming of HBO’s television series The Gilded Age.

Tuesday, April 12, 2022

6:00 P.M. Lecture 7:00 P.M. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres

William Hickling Prescott House

55 Beacon Street, Boston, Massachusetts

$55.00* Per Person-Guests are Welcome

Reservations must be received by April 7, 2022

No reservations or refunds for cancellations after that date.