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Furniture and glass from Nancy, France, give Lloyd DeWitt a way into the collecting interests of Walter P. and Jean Chrysler. His lecture is part of the Oklahoma City Museum of Art’s members’ preview of The Triumph of Nature on Friday, October 30, 2026.
A collection with a French focus
DeWitt’s lecture follows the Chryslers’ interest in furniture, glass and decorative arts from Nancy, a center of French Art Nouveau in the northeastern region of Lorraine. He will discuss the city’s craftspeople and the collection’s growth around figures including Louis Majorelle and Émile Gallé.
The speaker knows the exhibition from an earlier stage: at the Chrysler Museum, where he served as curator and chief curator, DeWitt developed an installation of The Triumph of Nature. He is now curator of European and American art at the Portland Art Museum in Oregon.
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From private homes to five gallery themes
The exhibition draws primarily on the Chryslers’ gifts to the Chrysler Museum of Art; the couple once displayed the works in their homes. Its 127 pieces range across paintings, prints, jewelry and furniture, bringing fine and decorative arts into the same exhibition.
Five thematic sections offer different routes through the material. Visitors can look for sections on Japonisme and the École de Nancy, as well as one tracing the shift from Art Nouveau toward Art Deco and industry. Artists represented include Louis Comfort Tiffany, Gustav Klimt, Alphonse Mucha and Aubrey Beardsley.
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Preview evening
The reception is in the museum lobby, followed by DeWitt’s lecture in the Noble Theater. The galleries close at 8 p.m.
Friday, October 30, 2026 · Museum Lobby
- Reception
Friday, October 30, 2026 · Noble Theater
- Lecture: “Exploring the Art Nouveau capital of Nancy, France, with Walter and Jean Chrysler” by Lloyd DeWitt
Friday, October 30, 2026 · Galleries
- Galleries close
Planning the evening
A preview for members
The museum invites members to register. Memberships start at $60; that is a separate membership cost, not a confirmed preview ticket price. Contact the museum at 405-236-3100 with registration questions.
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Theater seating
Seats in the Noble Theater are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Leave food and drinks outside
Food and drinks are not allowed in the galleries. Large bags and backpacks must also be kept out; ask at the admissions desk if a medical exception is needed.
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Getting to OKCMOA
Streetcar and parking
Oklahoma City Museum of Art is at 415 Couch Drive. The OKC Streetcar’s Library stop is across the street. The museum parking lot is directly north of the building, at the northwest corner of Hudson and Robert S. Kerr; rates can change with events.
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Entrances and access
The museum says its entrances and public spaces are wheelchair accessible. Power-assist doors are on the west side of the main entrance and the east side of the theater entrance; accessible seating is available in the Noble Theater.
For accommodation questions, contact 405-278-8237 or [email protected].
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Before you make a plan
Do I need to be a member to attend the preview?
The museum invites its members to the preview and requests registration. Memberships start at $60; the preview listing does not state a separate event fee.
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Is a lecture seat reserved when I register?
The museum says Noble Theater seating is limited and first-come, first-served.
Can I see the exhibition if I miss the preview?
Yes. The public exhibition runs from October 31, 2026, through January 24, 2027.
Can I bring a drink into the galleries?
No. The museum does not allow food or drinks in its galleries; drinks are permitted on the landings.
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Location & Google Maps
Oklahoma City Museum of Art
415 Couch Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73102
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