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Neill-Cochran House Museum
Paul Fontaine and His WWII Watercolors Curator Talk
Paul Fontaine and His WWII Watercolors Curator Talk
Sunday, May 17 | 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Neill-Cochran House Museum
2310 San Gabriel St, Austin TX
Free and open to the public - Free parking behind the Museum.
Curator Claudia Chidester explores the life and artistic career of Paul Fontaine (1913 - 1996) focusing on his contributions as a World War II watercolor artist within the broader context of American wartime art. She traces his early development—from his involvement in New Deal programs like the CCC and WPA, through his formal training at Yale—highlighting how these experiences shaped his style and opportunities.
