An evolving New England, captured in 45 paintings at Miltonâs Eustis Estate
By Patricia Harris and David Lyon Globe correspondents,Updated December 14, 2020, 3:27 p.m.
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The exhibition is divided into four galleries, each with its own theme, including â¶New England s People,â³ which focuses on portraiture.David Lyon
Visitors to Historic New England properties are usually so engrossed in the architecture, the furnishings, and the stories of the families who lived there that they pay little notice to the paintings on the walls.
âBut the paintings are one of the hidden gems,â says Nancy Carlisle, senior curator of collections for the heritage organization. âWe have an unbelievable collection when you pull it out of context and put it all together.â