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Tradition Continues
Across two and a half centuries, America's most gifted artists and makers produced works that defined a nation taking shape. From silver and fine jewels to clocks and canvases, their masterpieces gave form to an ambition unlike anything the world had ever seen: bold, uncompromising and revolutionary.
This exhibition brings together an exceptional cross-section of those visionaries, with each object representing a singular convergence of rarity, provenance and historical significance. Together, they reveal a throughline in American artistry: an unrelenting drive to invent, elevate and transform raw talent into works that stand among the finest ever produced.
The samurai dominated the Japanese government and society until the Meiji Restoration of 1868, which led to the abolition of the existing social system. Despite losing their traditional privileges, many samurai entered the elite ranks of politics and industry in modern Japan, still holding vast social influence. The legacy of the samurai continues to reverberate through time, shaping not only Japan's historical narrative but also influencing contemporary culture worldwide. From their unwavering commitment to honor and duty to their mastery of martial arts and code of conduct, the samurai epitomized the ideals of courage, loyalty and discipline.
Louis Comfort Tiffany Topaz and Sapphire Bracelet, circa 1900-1910. M.S. Rau
The works in this exhibition trace a single, unbroken arc: the story of a nation building its image through the vision of its greatest makers. These silversmiths, painters and jewelers have given the American spirit form, transforming raw ambition into objects of enduring beauty, significance and luxury.
Explore M.S. Rau’s complete collection of masterpieces of American art and design.
John Singer Sargent
Norman Rockwell
Edward Hopper
Paul Revere
Tiffany & Co.
Gorham Manufacturing Company
Louis Comfort Tiffany
Raymond Yard
Oscar Heyman
Harry Winston
Brilliance
by Design
Jewelers and artisans who reshaped luxury on the world stage
Much like the artists and silversmiths around them, America's most visionary jewelers and decorative artists broke free of European conventions to forge an aesthetic language entirely their own. From the iridescent glass of Louis Comfort Tiffany to the legendary diamonds of Harry Winston, these makers proved that American design could rival—and ultimately surpass—its European predecessors. The works gathered here represent a throughline of brilliance, each object standing among the most sought-after in the world.
Louis Comfort Tiffany
Raymond Yard
Oscar Heyman
Harry Winston
Brilliance by Design
Jewelers and artisans who reshaped luxury on the world stage
Much like the artists and silversmiths around them, America's most visionary jewelers and decorative artists broke free of European conventions to forge an aesthetic language entirely their own. From the iridescent glass of Louis Comfort Tiffany to the legendary diamonds of Harry Winston, these makers proved that American design could rival—and ultimately surpass—its European predecessors. The works gathered here represent a throughline of brilliance, each object standing among the most sought-after in the world.
Painted Visions
The artists who gave America its image
From its beginnings, America has found its image in the hands of artists. From the Gilded Age salon to the American street corner, painters such as John Singer Sargent, Norman Rockwell and Edward Hopper transformed observation into identity, shaping how the nation saw itself and was seen abroad. The artists represented here span more than a century of achievement, each offering a distinct and enduring vision of the country while contributing to the broader trajectory of art history.
Stories in Silver
How master silversmiths forged a national aesthetic
Since America’s earliest days, the country's history has been written in fine silver. In the hands of masters like Paul Revere, Tiffany & Co. and Gorham, silver became a medium for national taste and ambition. These makers elevated the craft into an art form, producing works that gave the young republic its first aesthetic identity and decisively distinguished it from its British origins.
Edward Hopper
Norman Rockwell
John Singer Sargent
Harry Winston
Oscar Heyman
Raymond Yard
Harry Winston
Louis Comfort Tiffany
