Virtual Exhibition

Born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1883, Charles Demuth found inspiration in his hometown throughout his lifetime. As an adult, Demuth traveled beyond Lancaster County’s borders where he continued to be influenced by his environment. To satiate his adventurous spirit, these travels included various locations in the northeast United States, multiple trips to Europe, and even an excursion to Bermuda. Often Demuth found respite by the water, whether looking out to sea in France, relaxing on the beach in Provincetown, or spending time along the Susquehanna River.

Wherever his journeys led him, he remained grounded in Lancaster’s varied and lush scenery to fuel his creative ambitions and always returned to his studio, home, and mother.

Image: Charles Demuth, Marine, c. 1912, watercolor on paper, collection of the Demuth Museum, gift of the Thomas A. and Georgina T. Russo Family Foundation in honor of Executive Director Anne M. Lampe