June 17th – September 13th, 2026
Cascadia Art Museum presents the third exhibition derived from early Northwest masterworks from the Garvey Family Collection. This exceptional body of work features rare and historically significant pieces that have remained largely unseen by the public—until now.
This iteration features remarkable works on paper that depict the unique variations in the Northwest landscape of the 19th and early 20th centuries. The exhibition is comprised mostly of watercolors that display qualities that can only be achieved through this difficult medium. Using subtle washes of transparent colors, the artists conveyed the region’s misty, atmospheric beauty created before the encroachment of industrialization. Shimmering, opalescent water reflections stand in contrast to the solid forms of mountainous landscapes and intimate glimpses of indigenous encampments.
Of special interest is the pastel, “Haida Nation Village”, 1882, by Jules Tavernier (1844-1889). This Luminist masterpiece depicts Xaayda Gwaay.yaay, Haida Gwaii, located off the Northwest coast of British Columbia.
Artists include a selection of rare works by Cleveland Rockwell (1837-1907) as well as Sydney Laurence (1865-1940), Theodore Richardson (1855–1914) and Edmond James Fitzgerald (1912-1989).
Image Credits:
- Jules Tavernier (1844-1889), Haida Nation Village, 1882. Pastel. Promised Gift to Cascadia Art Museum from the Garvey Family Collection.
- Cleveland Rockwell (1837-1907), Mt. Rainier from Puget Sound, 1904. Watercolor. Promised Gift to Cascadia Art Museum from the Garvey Family Collection.
