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Celebrating The Gift
Spotted Around Town
Beginning in 1971, Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. gifted more than 10,000 artworks from his personal collection to the City of Norfolk. The gift, which included notable objects ranging from Ancient Egyptian and Roman glass to contemporary works by Jackson Pollock and Andy Warhol, found a home at the Norfolk Museum of Arts and Sciences, which was renamed in Chrysler’s honor.
To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of this gift, find reproductions of these celebrated works on outdoor banners throughout Hampton Roads. Use the map below to find locations across the 757.
Featured Artworks
Guido Reni (Italian, 1575–1642)
The Meeting of David and Abigail, ca. 1615-20
Oil on canvas
Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr., 71.524 See details
Tiffany Studios (American, 1902–1932), Designer: Clara Driscoll (shade) (American, 1861–1944)
Dragonfly Library Lamp, ca. 1905
Leaded glass with bronze base
Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr., 71.8123 See details
Suku peoples (Congolese)
Wood, pigment, and raffia
Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr., 71.2586
Kota peoples (Gabonese)
Reliquary Guardian Figure, Early- mid-20th century
Wood, Brass
Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr., 71.2404 See details
Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company (American, 1892–1902)
Flower-Form Vase, ca. 1899–1900
Blown glass
Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr., 71.6320 See details
Roy Lichtenstein (American, 1923–1997)
Live Ammo (Ha! Ha! Ha!), 1962
Oil on canvas
© Roy Lichtenstein Foundation
Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr., 71.676 See details
Sarcophagus Cover, Late Period, Dynasty 26, 664–525 B.C.E.
Cartonnage, Gesso, and Paint on Wood
Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr., 0.1977 See details
Attributed to Gian Lorenzo Bernini (Italian, 1598–1680)
Bust of the Savior, ca. 1679
Marble
Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr., 71.2043 See more
Ennion Workshop (probably active in Sidon, Syria)
Bowl,mid–1st century C.E.
Mold-blown glass
Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr., 71.6779 See more
Tiffany Studios (American, 1902–1932)
Woman in a Pergola with Wisteria, ca. 1915
Leaded glass
Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr., 78.477 See more
Frederick Childe Hassam (American, 1859–1935)
At the Florist, 1889
Oil on canvas
Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr., 71.500 See more
Henri Edmond Cross (French, 1856–1910)
Excursion, 1895
Oil on canvas
Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr., 77.41 See more
David Teniers the Younger (Flemish, 1610–1690)
The Surgeon, 1670s
Oil on canvas
Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr., 71.480 See more
Paul Signac (French, 1865–1935)
The Lagoon of Saint Mark, Venice, 1905
Oil on canvas
Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr., 77.344 See more
Myochin Ki Muneyoshi (Japanese, 19th century)
Samurai Armor or Ceremonial Armor, 19th century
Iron, silk, silver, gilt, copper, chain mail, and suede
Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr., 71.3011 See more
Albert Bierstadt (American, 1830–1902)
The Emerald Pool, 1870
Oil on canvas
Bequest of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr., 89.5 See more
Thomas Cole (American, 1801–1848)
The Angel Appearing to the Shepherds, 1833–34
Oil on canvas
Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr., 80.30 See more
Admission is Free!
Plan your visit
See the artworks in person and watch a short film on how the Chrysler has transformed since 1971. Featuring people who worked alongside Chrysler as well as family and Museum supporters, learn how his generosity helped transform Norfolk into a cultural hub of the region.
Want to learn even more? Torch, the Chrysler’s blog, features articles about Chrysler’s legacy, his collection, and his impact on Hampton Roads and the art world.