Exhibitions & News — John F. Gould Legacy Art

Now on View

Current Exhibitions

The Last Great March, 1782 — framed painting on display

Now on View

Newburgh and the Nation: The Art of John F. Gould

Newburgh Free Library — 124 Grand St, Newburgh, New York 12550

October 16, 2025 — October 2027

This landmark two-year exhibition features three major works from Gould's American Revolutionary War series, depicting events from 1782–1783 in the Vails Gate, New Windsor, and Newburgh areas. The paintings illustrate the conclusion of the Revolutionary War, including the march of approximately 10,000 soldiers and Washington's historic declaration of the cessation of hostilities — where he also awarded the first Purple Heart.

Featured works: The Last Great March (1782), The Last Cantonment (1782–83), and Peace 1783 — A Nation is Born.

Opening reception was held Thursday, October 16, 2025, 6:00–8:00 PM. The exhibition remains on view during regular library hours.

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Permanent Collections

Institutional Holdings

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York

In 2019, the Gould family successfully archived major works at Syracuse University, including early pulp illustrations, corporate posters, and landscape paintings — ensuring long-term preservation and scholarly access.

New York State Museum

Albany, New York

The New York State Museum holds a collection of over 250 transparency images of historic New York from Gould's archive — a significant resource for researchers and historians of the Hudson Valley region.

Coming Soon

Pop-Up Exhibitions

In partnership with Art & Anthropology Press, we are developing a series of pop-up exhibitions to bring John F. Gould's work to new audiences across the Hudson Valley and beyond. These intimate, curated shows will feature select works alongside archival materials, offering visitors a deeper connection to the artist and his era.

Interested in hosting an exhibition? We welcome inquiries from galleries, libraries, museums, cultural centers, and community spaces.

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News

Recent Updates

October 2025

Exhibition Opens at Newburgh Free Library

"Newburgh and the Nation: The Art of John F. Gould" opens with a reception featuring three major works from the American Revolution series. The exhibition will run through October 2027.

2026

Art & Anthropology Press Partnership Announced

Robert Gould partners with Art & Anthropology Press to develop a new website identity, launch pop-up exhibitions, and establish long-term management and curation of the John F. Gould collection.

2019

Major Works Archived at Syracuse University & NY State Museum

The Gould family completes the archiving of early pulp illustrations, corporate posters, landscape paintings, and over 250 transparency images of historic New York at two major institutional collections.