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American Art Finds Fans Worldwide
Starting with the Hudson River School painters, the Grand Tour became an important part of an American artist’s education. An extended trip throughout Europe to study classic art and architecture was...
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Georgia O’Keeffe and the Southwestern Still Life
Georgia O’Keeffe and the Southwestern Still Life takes a unique stance by demonstrating how still lifes are able to encapsulate a place and, more specifically, how much the works on view embody the...
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Alfred Maurer Exhibition the First of its Kind
Acting as a bridge between America and Europe during the advent of Modernism, Alfred Maurer (1868–1932) was integral in introducing the newest styles of painting Alfred Maurer, Still Life with Pears,...
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The Allure of Monet and the Rise of American Impressionism
While landscape painting in the nineteenth century was characterized by grandeur and a strict adherence to academicism, late nineteenth century artists began to favor the depiction of transitory light...
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What to See: Top American Art Exhibitions for May 2016
The month of May marks the opening of several exciting American art exhibitions, showcasing works by important artists such as Thomas Cole, Winslow Homer, Childe Hassam, and Marsden Hartley. The...
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“Thomas Cole: The Artist as Architect” at the Thomas Cole National Historic Site
The Thomas Cole National Historic Site has just announced its upcoming exhibition, Thomas Cole: The Artist as Architect, which opens on May 1st. After years of extensive research, the Thomas Cole...
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William Merritt Chase: A Traveling Retrospective Celebrates the Diverse...
William Merritt Chase (1849–1916) was instrumental in the development of modern American art. Perhaps one of the only figures to be celebrated both at home and in Europe during his lifetime, Chase...
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With the increase of light and warmth, spring is the season of hope and renewal. Nestled in Catskill, New York, the Thomas Cole National Historic Site marks the birthplace of American art, where the...
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100 Years of Andrew Wyeth
This summer marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of American realist Andrew Wyeth. To commemorate the centennial, the Brandywine River Museum of Art and the Seattle Art Museum have jointly...
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Born on this day: Edward Hopper
Born on this day in 1882, Edward Hopper became America’s foremost modernist painter. As a poet of quotidian scenes, he is known as one of the twentieth century’s most admired realist painters, as well...
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