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First Wednesday — Sentinel of the Golden Gate: The Art History of Mount Tamalpais, with Christian Jordan In-Person
Few friends of Tam are aware of the Mountain’s rich artistic legacy, from its earliest depictions in the 1840s to the present day. According to one art historian, by 1900 Mount Tamalpais was one of the four areas of California most often depicted by artists, alongside Mount Shasta, the Monterey Peninsula, and Yosemite. While many of these early works are masterpieces of both their respective artists and eras, the majority are now confined to the storage spaces of museum collections or homes of private collectors. In this First Wednesday talk, a range of highlights from the research will be presented and discussed including: masterpieces from private collections, rare paintings from the most prominent early California artists, stories of artists who lived and painted in Marin, and where some of these works can be seen in person.
Christian Jordan is a long-time Mill Valley resident, Tam High and U.C. Berkeley graduate, and friend of Mt. Tam. He spent two years independently researching and documenting the art history of Mt. Tamalpais after being inspired by friend William C. Miesse’s art history of Mt. Shasta (Sudden and Solitary: Mt. Shasta and Its Artistic Legacy, 1841-2008).
- Date:
- Wednesday, August 6, 2025 Show more dates
- Time:
- 6:30pm - 8:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Pacific Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Creekside Room
- Audience:
- Adults
- Categories:
- History > First Wednesdays In Person