Portrét William Matthew Prior

Obrazy autora William Matthew Prior: 22 nejznámějších díel podle pohledu galerie

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Z pohledu galerie je nejslavnějším dílem William Matthew Prior obrazem Woman with Spectacles (1838), jehož originál je vystaven v Harvard Art Museums v obci Cambridge. Coleman Cook (1846) a Mrs. Nancy Lawson, (painting) (1843) doplňují trio, které každé oko okamžitě pozná. Z 25 děl umělce William Matthew Prior v našem katalogu představuje galerie níže 22 nejznámějších děl, z nichž každé je originálem s uvedením roku vzniku, muzea a toho, co jej činí jedinečným.

1806 – 1873, Bath Nejvíce děl: National Gallery of Art
Woman with Spectacles (1838) od William Matthew Prior1. Woman with Spectacles 1838 Coleman Cook (1846) od William Matthew Prior2. Coleman Cook 1846 Mrs. Nancy Lawson, (painting) (1843) od William Matthew Prior3. Mrs. Nancy Lawson, (painting) 1843

Top 10 obrazů umělce William Matthew Prior v naší galerii

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Baby in Blue (1845) od William Matthew Prior

Baby in Blue

1845 · Oil On Paper · National Gallery of Art, Washington

In this American painting, titled Baby in Blue, the artist William Matthew Prior presents us with a quiet, intimate study of an unidentified child. Created around 1845, the work captures a moment of poised innocence, rendered with the directness characteristic of the mid-19th century. The subject sits centrally, a small figure enveloped in voluminous blue fabric that defines the composition.

O tomto originálu
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Mr. Dudley (1850) od William Matthew Prior

Mr. Dudley

1850 · Oil On Canvas · Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit

This portrait, titled Mr. Dudley, was painted by the American artist William Matthew Prior in 1850. The work captures the likeness of a gentleman, presented with the quiet dignity characteristic of mid-19th-century portraiture. It remains a significant example of Prior's ability to render a formal presence through a simplified, direct aesthetic.

Příběh tohoto originálu

Obrazy autora William Matthew Prior, seřazeny od 11 do 22

11Sarah White, Concord, New Hampshire, (painting) (1845) od William Matthew PriorSarah White, Concord, New Hampshire, (painting)1845 12Master Cleeves (1850) od William Matthew PriorMaster Cleeves1850 · National Gallery of Art 13The Burnish Sisters (1854) od William Matthew PriorThe Burnish Sisters1854 · National Gallery of Art 14Little Miss Fairfield (1850) od William Matthew PriorLittle Miss Fairfield1850 · National Gallery of Art 15Winter Scene (1857) od William Matthew PriorWinter Scene1857 · Muzeum umění v Bostonu 16Abraham Lincoln, (painting) (1869) od William Matthew PriorAbraham Lincoln, (painting)1869 17Child with Straw Hat (1873) od William Matthew PriorChild with Straw Hat1873 · National Gallery of Art 18Portrait of a Girl od William Matthew PriorPortrait of a GirlMinneapolis Institute of Art 19Isaac Josiah and William Mulford Hand od William Matthew PriorIsaac Josiah and William Mulford HandFine Arts Museums of San Francisco 20Girl in Blue od William Matthew PriorGirl in BlueThe American Museum 21Boy in Blue od William Matthew PriorBoy in BlueThe American Museum 22Girl in Pink od William Matthew PriorGirl in PinkThe American Museum

Motivy, které zaujaly William Matthew Prior

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Landscape 2 děl

Baby in Blue (1845), William Matthew Prior #8 Baby in Blue 1845 · National Gallery of Art Mr. Dudley (1850), William Matthew Prior #9 Mr. Dudley 1850 · Detroit Institute of Arts

Muzea, v nichž jsou vystavena originálna umělce William Matthew Prior

7 muzea, v nichž je umístěno nejvíce obrazů z této stránky.

Muzeum Město Díla autora William Matthew Prior Obrazy z tohoto seznamu
National Gallery of Art, WashingtonNational Gallery of Art Washington 6 Baby in Blue, Boy with Toy Horse and Wagon, Master Cleeves
Muzeum umění v Bostonu, BostonMuzeum umění v Bostonu Boston 5 Coleman Cook, Mother and Daughter, Three Sisters of the Copeland Family
The American Museum, BathThe American Museum Bath 3 Girl in Blue, Boy in Blue, Girl in Pink
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, San FranciscoFine Arts Museums of San Francisco San Francisco 2 George Washington, Isaac Josiah and William Mulford Hand
Harvard Art Museums, CambridgeHarvard Art Museums Cambridge 1 Woman with Spectacles
Detroit Institute of Arts, DetroitDetroit Institute of Arts Detroit 1 Mr. Dudley
Minneapolis Institute of Art, MinneapolisMinneapolis Institute of Art Minneapolis 1 Portrait of a Girl

William Matthew Prior, jeden ikonický obraz na každé desetiletí

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Obrazy umělce William Matthew Prior: odpovědi galerie

Který obraz autora William Matthew Prior je nejslavnější ze všech?Odhalit odpověď

Woman with Spectacles (1838), Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge. Následují Coleman Cook (1846) a Mrs. Nancy Lawson, (painting) (1843).

Kolik let bylo William Matthew Prior, když dokončil/a Woman with Spectacles?Odhalit odpověď

32 let: dílo Woman with Spectacles pochází z roku 1838 a William Matthew Prior se narodil/a v roce 1806.

Kterých 10 nejlepších obrazů má William Matthew Prior?Odhalit odpověď

Woman with Spectacles, Coleman Cook, Mrs. Nancy Lawson, (painting), Mother and Daughter, Three Sisters of the Copeland Family, George Washington, George Washington, Baby in Blue, Mr. Dudley a Boy with Toy Horse and Wagon. Hodnocení výše uvádí rok a muzeum pro každé z nich.

Kolik děl vytvořil/a William Matthew Prior?Odhalit odpověď

Náš katalog obsahuje 25 děl umělce William Matthew Prior z let 1838 až 1873.

Kde jsou vystavena nejznámější originály umělce William Matthew Prior?Odhalit odpověď

Většinou v National Gallery of Art (Washington), Muzeum umění v Bostonu (Boston) a The American Museum (Bath). V tabulce muzeí výše jsou vypsány všechny.

Kdy William Matthew Prior vytvořil své nejslavnější obrazy?Odhalit odpověď

V období 1850s: 7 z celkem 22 děl na této stránce vzniklo právě tehdy, z toho Mother and Daughter z nich.

Která jsou nejstarší a nejnovější slavná díla umělce William Matthew Prior?Odhalit odpověď

Na této stránce je nejstarší dílo z Woman with Spectacles (1838) a nejnovější z Child with Straw Hat (1873).

Jaká originální díla William Matthew Prior má v obsluze National Gallery of Art?Odhalit odpověď

Baby in Blue, Boy with Toy Horse and Wagon a Master Cleeves: muzeum National Gallery of Art, Washington má v obsluze 6 děl z této stránky.

William Matthew Prior: umělec

William Matthew Prior: Life and Legacy

Early Life and Training

William Matthew Prior was born on May 16, 1806, in Bath, Maine, to Captain William Prior, a shipmaster, and Sarah Bryant Prior. He demonstrated an early aptitude for art, beginning his artistic journey with training under Charles Codman, a fellow Maine-based painter, completing his first portrait in 1823 at the age of seventeen.

Career Development and the Prior/Hamblin School

In 1840, Prior relocated to East Boston, Massachusetts, with his in-laws, including Sturtevant J. Hamblin, another painter. This move aimed to invigorate his career. The paintings produced by both Prior and Hamblin, when unsigned, are remarkably similar in style – so much so that they are often attributed to the “Prior/Hamblin School.” According to the 1852 Boston directory, Prior resided at 36 Trenton Street in East Boston.

Artistic Style and Themes

Prior’s work is characterized by its vibrant portraits, particularly those of families and children. He was a skilled portraitist who captured the likenesses and personalities of his subjects with a distinctive folk art sensibility. His paintings often depict individuals in their everyday attire and settings, providing valuable insights into 19th-century American life.

  • Portraiture: The core of Prior’s oeuvre lies in portrait painting.
  • Folk Art Style: His work embodies the characteristics of folk art – simplicity, directness, and a focus on representing everyday life.
  • Family & Children: A recurring theme is the depiction of families and children, reflecting the importance placed on these social units during the period.

Religious Beliefs and Writings

Beyond his artistic pursuits, Prior was a devout follower of William Miller, a preacher who prophesied the imminent end of the world. This religious conviction deeply influenced his life and work. He authored two books detailing Miller’s teachings: The King's Vesture (1862) and The Empyrean Canopy (1868).

Legacy and Recognition

William Matthew Prior passed away on January 21, 1873, and was interred at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett, Massachusetts. Approximately 1,500 portraits are attributed to him. His works are now held in prestigious institutions such as the Harvard Art Museums, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and the National Gallery of Art.

Prior’s artistic significance was further highlighted by the exhibition Artist and Visionary: William Matthew Prior Revealed, shown at the Fenimore Art Museum (Cooperstown, New York) in 2012-2013 and subsequently at the American Folk Art Museum in New York City. This exhibition brought renewed attention to his unique contribution to American art.

Major Works

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