September 12 – December 7, 2025
Paul Cornoyer (American 1864 – 1923)
Landscape with River, Possibly Cos Cob, early 20th century
Oil on canvas in original frame by R.C. Vose
Gift of Ms. Caroline Lee Jacobs Henderson
Collection of Oglethorpe University Museum of Art
2017.03.01
A Legacy of Generosity: The Jacobs Henderson Family Collections and Their Influence on OUMA explores the richness of our museum collection through those works of art given by the descendants of OU President Thornwell Jacobs (1877 – 1956) and those inspired by these gifts. Included are large collections of porcelain, paintings, and works on paper generously given over many years by Ms. Caroline Lee Jacobs Henderson, President Jacobs’ granddaughter. This seminal collection has inspired many others to support OUMA through gifts-in-kind. Also on view are recent acquisitions of superb examples of Edo period (1600 to 1868) and Meiji period (1868 – 1912) Japanese porcelain from the family of Dr. Eugene Davidson and a selection of rare Vietnamese porcelain of the Hoi An Wreck, Le Dynasty ca. 1480 ce given by the family of David Yoakley Mitchell. On loan is a selection of paintings and works on paper by American Impressionist Paul Cornoyer, on loan from Bradley A. Firchow ’19 and Dylan M. Harper ’19, a young collecting couple inspired by the Jacobs Henderson family’s generosity.
Artist unknown, Arita, Japan
Kakiemon-type Arita plate, late 17th century
Polychrome well of peony spray, blue and green/gold leaves
The base hosts an apocryphal Ming Nien Hao mark. Short rim foot with single blue circle.
Side walls of plate with blue and white tendril motif border. 7.5” diameter.
Gift of Ms. Caroline Lee Jacobs Henderson
Collection of Oglethorpe University Museum of Art
2010.02.04
Curated by John Daniel Tilford, Curatorial Advisor and Elizabeth Peterson Jennings, Museum Director
On view in the Shelley and Donald Rubin Gallery, OUMA
Events:
Friday, September 12
Opening reception from 6 to 8 pm, remarks at 7 pm, Free and open to all
Thursday, October 2
Lecture with John Daniel Tilford, curatorial advisor, regarding the legacy of Carrie Lee Jacobs Henderson, OUMA, 7 p.m., Skylight Gallery, OUMA, $10 admission, free for members, students, staff, faculty, alumni
Thursday, November 6
Lecture with Bradley Firchow ’19, alumnus and art collector, regarding his experiences as a young collector, OUMA, 7 pm, Skylight Gallery, OUMA, $10 admission, free for members, students, staff, faculty, alumni
Thursday, December 4
Lecture with Eli Arnold ’06, alumnus and university librarian, regarding the legacy of OU President Thornwell Jacobs, 7 pm, Skylight Gallery, OUMA, $10 admission, free for members, students, staff, faculty, alumni