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Brown Bag Lunch: A Portrait of Nelson Cook: A Saratoga Springs Artist In-Person / Online
- Date:
- Thursday, December 11, 2025
- Time:
- 12:00pm - 1:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Dutcher Community Room
- Audience:
- Adults
- Categories:
- Local Interests and Community
James Parillo and Charlie Kuenzel present Nelson Cook was a prolific and talented portrait artist in mid-19th century Saratoga Springs. His portraits include prominent Saratogians such as Rockwell Putnam, son of Gideon Putnam, members of the Van Deusen and Walworth families and many more. His works are housed in countless museums and private collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Saratoga Springs History Museum has over 20 of his works in its collection. James and Charlie will discuss Cook’s life, his struggles, and show a selection of his works in the museum collection.