The World War II Watercolors of Norman S. Rothschild

Written by Emma Dicarlo Saturday, 28 May 2011 20:08

COLUMBUS, GA - This exhibition features over 40 watercolors depicting views of the South Pacific during World War II as seen through the eyes of Columbus native Norman S. Rothschild, at The Columbus Museum. On exhibition through 2 February, 2008.

A long-time donor to, and supporter of, the Columbus Museum, Rothschild was a talented amateur artist who devoted much of his life to making art. He worked with such luminaries as Diego Rivera in Mexico and Peggy Guggenheim in New York before coming home to Columbus. He was especially active during his period of service in the Army Air Corps during World War II, when he produced the pieces on display in this exhibition. On public display for the first time, they offer a unique look at the people and places Rothschild came into contact with as well as the military operations of which he was a part.

This exhibition is made possible by the friends and family of Norman S. Rothschild.

Memories of World War II: Photographs from the Archives of The Associated Press and Chattahoochee Valley World War II Home Front and The World War II Watercolors of Norman S. Rothschild

For more information, please visit www.columbusmuseum.com .
You can also call the Columbus Museum at 706.748.2562. The Columbus Museum features exhibitions of American
art and regional history and includes a hands-on discovery gallery for children. Admission is free. 1251 Wynnton Road,
Columbus, GA 31906