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Thomas Cole (American, born England, 1801–1848). A Pic-Nic Party, 1846. Oil on canvas, 47 7/8 × 54 in. (121.6 × 137.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum; Healy Purchase Fund B, 67.205.2. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Scent Tour: Thomas Cole’s A Pic-Nic Party

Saturday, October 14, 2023

2–3 pm

American Art Galleries, 5th Floor

Encounter an artwork in a new way with a gallery tour that brings together sight and scent. Guided by Jessica Murphy, Manager of Group Experiences, we’ll do some “slow looking” at Thomas Cole’s A Pic-Nic Party, a scene of leisure in an idyllic autumn landscape. Expanding the sensory experience, we’ll also sample a variety of aromatic materials, making connections between olfaction and visual art.

Tickets are $30 and include Museum general admission. Member tickets are $25. Not a Member? Join today!

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Scent Tour: Thomas Cole’s A Pic-Nic Party

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