Still life painting gained recognition as an independent subject in American art in the 17th century but was considered low on the art hierarchy behind history paintings and portraiture, until the late 19th century. The genre gained…
In The Gallery: Still Life of Peaches and Grapes by Edward Chalmers Leavitt, 1884
by Curatorial Intern, in Art
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In the Gallery: Angels Appearing to the Shepherds by Benjamin West, 1790
by Curatorial Intern, in Art
Aug
06
West’s painting, Angels Appearing to the Shepherds, was intended to adorn one of the aisle windows in St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle in England. In the painting, two…
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Bellows is best known for his energetic scenes of city life. In contrast to these works, the paintings that he created during his…
Gilbert Stuart, the pre-eminent American portraitist of the Federal period, was born in Rhode Island. He was active in…
Aug
12
Written by Liliana Cerquozzi George Bellows was born August 12, 1882 in Columbus, Ohio. An American realist painter and lithographer, he was noted for action scenes and his expressive portraits and […]
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