Grabie × Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco: Bringing Art from the Museum to Your Home
At Grabie, we believe art should be experienced, explored, and made part of everyday life. We’re proud to bring that belief to a special collaboration with the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco (FAMSF), one of the country’s leading fine arts institutions.
Featuring works from FAMSF’s permanent collection across some of Grabie’s most-loved watercolor sets, the collaboration brings together the legacy of a renowned museum institution with Grabie’s mission to make art and creativity accessible to everyone.
About the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco (FAMSF) unite two distinct museums: the de Young in Golden Gate Park:
And the Legion of Honor in Lincoln Park:
Together, the de Young and Legion of Honor comprise the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, the largest public arts institution in San Francisco and one of the largest art museums in the United States. Across the two museums, visitors can experience art spanning centuries, cultures, and creative traditions.
Two Artistic Views of San Francisco
At the heart of the Grabie × FAMSF collection are two works from the museums’ permanent collection, each capturing a distinctive view of San Francisco.
Fog over the Gate, 1935
James Harrison Forman
Few sights are as closely associated with San Francisco as the Golden Gate emerging through layers of fog. James Harrison Forman’s Fog over the Gate captures the atmosphere of the city and one of its most recognizable views.
Russian Hill, San Francisco, ca. 1945
Harold John Brothers
Harold John Brothers’ Russian Hill, San Francisco offers another perspective on the city, capturing the character of one of its best-known neighborhoods.
Together, the two works celebrate a city whose distinctive landscape has inspired generations of artists.
The Grabie × FAMSF Watercolor Collection
The collaboration brings these artworks to some of our classic, top-selling Grabie watercolor sets:
Grabie × FAMSF All-In-One Premium Watercolor Set of 50 – Fog over the Gate
A versatile 50-color watercolor collection featuring James Harrison Forman’s Fog over the Gate.
Grabie × FAMSF All-In-One Premium Watercolor Set of 100 – Russian Hill
An expansive 100-color collection featuring Harold John Brothers’ Russian Hill, San Francisco.
Grabie × FAMSF Watercolor Pocket Set of 12 with Brush – Fog over the Gate
A compact 12-color watercolor set with brush, designed for creativity wherever inspiration strikes.
Grabie × FAMSF Watercolor Pocket Set of 12 with Brush – Russian Hill
A portable 12-color watercolor set with brush featuring Brothers’ view of San Francisco.
Where Museum Art Meets Everyday Creativity
The Grabie × FAMSF collection gives these works a new creative context beyond the museum, placing them directly in the hands of today’s artists and creators.
It’s a natural connection between FAMSF’s commitment to preserving and sharing art and Grabie’s commitment to making creativity accessible. Through this collaboration, two works created decades ago become part of the creative process today, continuing the cycle of art inspiring art.
