The Rehoboth Art League is one of only a few actively collecting art institutions in Delaware.  The collection contains over 1000 items, which include works of art in various media; colonial furniture; artifacts and decorative art collected by the Corkran’s when they resided in the Homestead, as well as an array of RAL’s organizational archives.  The collection maintains a focus on mid-20th century works of art created by notable artists such as Ethel P.B. Leach, William Leach, Orville Peets, Jack Lewis, Howard Pyle, Edward Grant and Howard Schroeder, to name a few.  As part of our exhibition season, we are excited to share many of these works, some which have never been seen, to the public with these special “themed” showcases curated by members of the Collections Committee.

Captured Nature

Flowers and plants have been used as symbols in art for centuries, and they can represent many different things. For example, a rose can symbolize love, a lily can symbolize purity, and a sunflower can symbolize happiness. By incorporating flowers and plants into their art, artists can add layers of meaning and symbolism to their work.  Botanicals are represented in many styles such as technical, impressionistic, and abstract, and will always be a learning tool for artists.  Selected botanical works from the Rehoboth Art League’s Fine Art Collection represent the unique styles of this beloved subject.   

Artists highlighted in this showcase are:
Dolores Andrew / Marjorie Dean Andruk / Cornelia Boland / Nanette Currie Cunliffe / Elisa R. Foster / Ethel P.B. Leach / Jack Lewis / Mary Burton Derrickson McCurdy / Orville Peets / Eugenia Rhoads / Tom Wilson.