When we think of Father’s Day, we probably think of our own fathers and grandfathers. However, fathers come in many forms. Check out the different faces of fatherhood that you can find here at the Museum! Enjoy an outing with dad on Father’s Day at the BMA, where we will be open from noon to 5PM.
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Erwitt’s photo captures a tender moment between the ranch boy and his father. // “Ranch Boy with Father” Elliott Erwitt (United States, born France), gelatin silver print, photograph. BMA collection. 22.1990.7.
Artists Jan Mitjens depicts father Pieter van der Graeff with his family in this beautiful group portrait. // “The van der Graeff Family” Jan Mijtens, Netherlands, about 1614-1670. Oil on canvas. BMA collection. 1985.279.
In this painting, the father says goodbye to his son, who is leaving to fight in war. // “Leaving Home” William Gilbert Gaul, United States, 1855 – 1919. Oil on canvas. BMA collection. 1972.463.
John Paul Jones is widely acknowledged as the “Father of the American Navy” for his courageous and unprecedented naval performance in the Revolutionary War. // “John Paul Jones” Attributed to Richard Brookshaw, England, 1736 – about 1804. Mezzotint. BMA collection. 1978.149.
Mahesvara, the Great Lord Shiva, sits with his wife, Uma, the Great Goddess Parvati, and their children, Ganesha and Karttikeya. This family image is popular in the Hindu culture. // “Uma-Mahesvara (Siva and Parvati)” Halebid region, Karnataka, India. Chloritic schist. BMA collection. 1990.109.