Wish You Were Here: Artists on Vacation

This Archives of American Art exhibition features numerous items—from snapshots and sketchbooks to letters and postcards—that show artists on vacation. Like everyone else, artists view vacation as a time to get away from the grind—to set out for the beach, mountains, or foreign lands. Getting away, however, doesn't mean leaving the canvas or sketchbook behind; artists are always on the job, and vacations become opportunities for painting, drawing, and studying.