Circa 1776: Jews in Colonial America
Circa 1776: Jews in Colonial America, presented in conjunction with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, explores themes of Jewish life throughout colonial and post-colonial America.
This installation, located in a focus gallery on the Museum’s third floor, highlights a selection of works in the Museum’s collection and is displayed as a complement to Identity, Culture, and Community: Stories from the Collection of the Jewish Museum.
John Wesley Jarvis, "Portrait of Solomon Isaacs," c. 1813. Oil on canvas, 36 5/8 × 28 1/4 in. (93 × 71.8 cm). The Jewish Museum, NY. Purchase: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob D. Shulman and J.E. and Z.B. Butler Foundation, by exchange; Estate of Gabriel and Rose Katz Fund; and Gift of Kallia H. Bokser, by exchange.
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Installation view of "Circa 1776: Jews in Colonial America" in "Identity, Culture, and Community: Stories from the Collection of the Jewish Museum" at the Jewish Museum. Photo by Kris Graves
