WINTERTHUR, Del. – Henry Francis du Pont became famous for amassing one of the most important collections of American decorative arts in the world, but his passion for collecting began in boyhood with things such as birds’ nests and seashells. The recently opened exhibition Outside In: Nature-inspired Design at Winterthur reveals in exciting new ways the evolution of du Pont’s interests and the principles that informed his aesthetic. As Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library celebrates its 70th anniversary, this partnership with the Delaware Museum of Natural History (DMNH) unites selections from the DMNH collection of natural specimens with objects from Winterthur’s museum and library holdings to demonstrate the powerful connection between nature and the decorative arts. Outside In will remain on display for an indefinite period.
