American Paintings of the Nineteenth Century, Part I (National Gallery of Art Systematic Catalogues) (Pt. 1) [Hardcover]

Franklin Kelly (Author), Nicolai Cikovsky (Contributor), Deborah Chotner (Contributor), John Davis (Contributor)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1996 | Series: National Gallery of Art Systematic Catalogues

In the age of Charles Darwin and John Ruskin, nineteenth-century American artists sought to imitate the truths of nature. Works such as Albert Bierstadt's Lake Lucerne, Frederic Edwin Church's Morning in the Tropics, Thomas Cole's Voyage of Life series, and Asher B. Durand's Forest in the Morning Light are examples of the certainty of vision and faith in the nation's destiny that prevailed during this period of great expansion in America. Winslow Homer's Breezing Up (A Fair Wind), one of nine paintings by the artist in the Gallery's collection, is discussed, as are several works by Thomas Eakins, including The Biglin Brothers Racing, which was inspired by the first pair-oared race in America.

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About the Author

Deborah Chotner is Assistant Curator of American and British Paintings, National Gallery of Art, Washington.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 468 pages
• Publisher: Princeton University Press; First Edition edition (January 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0894682156
• ISBN-13: 978-0894682155
• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 9.1 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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