University Place

Ernest HŸpenden's Painted Forest Murals

Special | 47m 22s  | Video has closed captioning.

David Smith, Art Professor, Edgewood College, introduces the murals painted by self-taught artist Ernest Hüpenden in the late 1890s. Hüpenden’s work reflects the rich tradition of folk art in Wisconsin and is painted on the walls and ceiling at The Painted Forest in Valton, Wisconsin.

Aired: 08/18/14

Rating: TV-G

Problems Playing Video? | Closed Captioning

University Place is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin.

University Place is made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.