The Collection
Building on Burchfield
The Burchfield Penney Art Center's permanent collection spans the late 19th century through today, and includes the world's largest collection of works by acclaimed watercolorist Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967), as well as the artist's journals, which provide unique insight into his style and process. The permanent collection also includes work from more than 800 other artists who, like Burchfield, are indelibly connected to the Western New York landscape.
To learn more about our permanent collection, we invite you to visit the Burchfield Penney.
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James J. Vullo
James "Jimmy" J. Vullo (1914-1999) was a noted artist and teacher known for his cubist and expressionist style of regional landscape paintings and drawings. He was a lifelong resident of Buffalo New … more
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Charles E. Burchfield
Watercolorist Charles Ephraim Burchfield (1893-1967) is one of America's most original artists. Best known for his romantic, often fantastic depictions of nature, Burchfield developed a unique style … more
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Jackie Felix
Admired for her energy and passion, Jackie Felix tackled subjects others avoided. Her dramatic work critiques the callous, violent, and dispassionate sexuality that so often permeates culture.