Madame Gautreau Drinking a Toast, oil by L. Era, after John Singer Sargent, 1883
Easton, MD - Back by popular demand, “Fabulous Forgeries” opens July 10, 2026 at Troika Gallery. Judged by Dr. Dan Weiss, former President, and CEO of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC, and current Director and CEO of The Philadelphia Museum of Art, the exhibit features select Troika Artists painting “copies” of their favorite Old Master paintings for show and sale. Claude Monet, Buttersworth, Edouard Manet, Mary Cassatt, John S. Sargent, Vincent Van Gogh, Winslow Homer, Pierre Bonnard, and others will be featured in the “Fabulous Forgery” exhibit.
This entertaining and educational exhibit runs parallel to the Plein Air Easton Festival. It offers the opportunity to take in a unique show while appreciating the historical context and creativity of master painters. Photos of the original painting hang next to each “forgery” as a reference.
Fresh Air, oil, by Laura Era after Winslow Homer, 1878
Troika Gallery artist and art historian, John Eiseman, will lead a participatory discussion titled 'The Nexus Between Old Masters and Contemporary Art of Today' during the Friday reception. In conjunction with the master “Fabulous Forgery” exhibit, John will highlight the works of European artists of the past. The talk begins at 6 pm.
Art lovers who visit Troika will have the opportunity to cast a vote for their favorite 'Forgery”. Dr. Weiss will award categories of Judges Choice, Most Believable, Most Creative and The Peoples Choice will result in a monetary prize for the artist.
Troika Gallery is constantly refreshing the gallery's exhibition spaces and works by all of the Troika Artists on view. Bronzes, oils, pastels, acrylics, porcelain, watercolors, pencil drawings, and commissioned portraits are a hallmark of Troika, which features The Finest of Fine Art.
Located at 9 South Harrison Street, Troika Gallery will be open the full week of the Plein Air Festival. Fabulous Forgeries runs through August 31, 2026. For more information, visit troikagallery.com
