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Gay & Lesbian Art: Hidden in Plain Sight
{SameSex SuperHeroes of The 19th Century}
In celebration of Same Sex marriages generating an extra $259 million for one year of NYC's income, we visit The Met. The American Wing / European Collection provide proof of LGBT activity one century before Stonewall erupted.
Gay couple, sailing on The Titanic, that acquiesed their lifeboat seats
The Boston Marriages depicted and Rosa Bonhuer's collasal triumph
The 19th Century outing of Thomas Eakins
The bachelor artist who gave us Madame X: powerhouse depiction of The Independent Woman
Transgenderism: New York's Lord Cornbury, 1701-1708
As the entire nation flocks to the renovated Amercian Wing, you can view glorious examples of 19th century 'mo activity that are hidden in plain site.
The freedom enjoyed by an unprecdented amount of Americans appears between the brushstrokes, supported by The Erie Canal and subsequent manufacturing boom. New York history/herstory are forever intertwined with 19th century bohemian citizens- the rugged and vivacious people we would now classify as lesbian or gay.
PLEASE PURCHASE YOUR MUSEUM ADMISSION PRIOR TO MEETING THE GROUPand remember, a Met Membership is now only $60.
Except for "Just for kids", all tickets are for 1 person.
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LocationMet Museum (Museum curb side)
81st and 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10028
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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