The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art – An Evening at the Court of Napoleon
October 20th was the date for An Evening at the Court of Napoleon at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. The gala marked the opening of the exhibition, Napoleon: Power and Splendor.
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| (Seated) Kimberly Masteller and Dr. Roopa Bansal (standing) Maggie Mackey (as a courtier), Taryn Backlund (as Josephine), Alec Hill (as Napoleon), and Scott Fagan (as a courtier) |
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| Maurice Watson, Julián Zugazagoitia, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art; Sylvain Cordier and Tasha Zugazagoitia |
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| Ramón and Sally Murguía |
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| Michael Fields, Jean-Charles Foyer and Julie Kemper Foyer |
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| The sumptuous dinner in Kirkwood Hall |
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| Barbara and Peter Gattermeir with Dr. Catherine Futter, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art |
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| Rick and Nancy Green with Mark and Denise Dudenhoeffer |
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| Caitlin Summerlin with Susan Summerlin |
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| Bill and Christy Gautreaux with Tom and Mary Bloch |
Also featured in the December 8, 2018 issue of The Independent
Photo Credits: Mark McDonald, Chris Crum and Jason Tracy
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