On view at the Portland Museum of Art June 14, 2024, through February 2, 2025, Biting, never Bitter represents a timely and noteworthy solo presentation of Peggy Bacon’s wry observations of her social, professional, and artistic networks during the 1920s and 1930s. Featuring more than 60 prints, drawings, paintings, and pastels, Peggy Bacon: Biting, never Bitter is a testament to her enduring influence on the artistic landscapes in Maine, New York, and beyond. 

Image Credits:

Peggy Bacon (United States, 1895–1987), Aesthetic Pleasure, 1936, drypoint on laid paper, 7 3/16 x 10 7/8 inches. Gift of Harold Shaw, 1984.387. Image courtesy Petegorsky/Gipe Photo