茶與對話: The Peacock Room

This conversation was recorded on Wednesday, 七月 8, 2020.

Tour the most iconic installation in the Freer Gallery of Art from home in this special virtual experience! What is unique about the Peacock Room and how did it come to the museum? Explore the room up close and delve into its history, from its controversial creation in Victorian London by the expatriate American artist James McNeill Whistler to its purchase by the Gilded Age collector Charles Lang Freer. Learn about the meaning behind the room’s decor and the Chinese ceramics on its shelves with Kerry Roeder, curatorial fellow in American art, and Jan Stuart, Melvin R. Seiden Curator of Chinese Art.

About Tea and Conversation with the Freer and Sackler:
Embark on a virtual journey across Asia through this series of informal and illuminating talks with Freer and Sackler curators and special guests. Each session provides an in-depth look at one aspect of the museum or delves more deeply into a special topic related to our exhibitions. One of the benefits of enjoying the museum from home is bringing your own cup of tea, and each session will include special tea tips and recipes.