GET TO KNOW GEORGE & SUZY

We have an exciting discovery of Morris’ artwork. It is a work on paper commissioned by General Electric in 1940 in an innovative ad campaign using well-known contemporary artists to promote the company’s new line of refrigerators.  Additionally,in the Studio this past Season we exhibited a view of George & Suzy’s individual paths to artistic expression and how their collection of Cubist masters instructed their art.  Audio clips of George’s voice as he recounts his life’s journey are available thanks to a digitized 1968 oral interview from the Smithsonian’s Archives of American Art.

We really enjoyed the Director’s Corner and learning so much about Suzy’s mission and legacy for this amazing property! ”- Christine and James. Lenox, MA.

 “ I like that everything isn’t put behind glass or labelled, it makes this very intimate” -Albert. Ft. Collins, CO. 

 “ What a lovely way to immerse oneself in another time!” -Kim. Stephentown, NY. 

“Not only were they both amazing artists but they were in love, and they shared that love with the world” – Eleana. Lenox, MA

  “We loved the property and the personalized tours by the knowledgeable staff and family” -Alex. Great Barrington, MA

 “LOVE TERRY’S BLOCK PRINT DEMO!”-Sara. Sun Valley, ID.

  “Every time, I notice more imagery. Kinney leads a very casual and informative tour. What amazing people Suzy and George l.k are” – Hank. Washington, D.C.

 "GREAT WATERCOLOR DEMO WITH SALLY!"- Catherine and Bruce. Lee, MA. 

 “MY ART DECO ERA DREAM!” -Eric. NY, NY.

 “Sorry it took me so many years to discover this local (to Lenox) treasure. Just wonderful. Thanks also to the lovely staff.” J. from Port Jefferson, NY. 

"The Frelinghuysen Morris House & Studio has been awarded $18,000 from the National Trust for Historic Preservation's Dorothy C. Radgowski Learning Through Women’s Achievement in the Arts grant program to develop "Suzy's Palette: Exploring Abstract Color Relationships with Personal and Mathematical Insights" with local educators.

Frelinghuysen Morris House & Studio staff will develop the lesson plan with local educators, who will meet at the historic house and studio on Saturdays from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m., beginning July 6.Interested teachers, parents and children (K-5) are encouraged to participate by signing up to attend or help create the programming by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.."

In this 3-minute video Director Kinney Frelinghuysen examines "Printemps", a painting/collage from 1945, with the aid of 3D digital deconstruction.  Suzy Frelinghuysen created this painting as a traditional still life, depicting common objects, but in the style of late Cubism. Deconstructing the painting helps to demonstrate the core ideas of Cubism and understand  her use of color and contour in the composition. Click here for the experience.