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William Matthew Prior malerier: De 22 mest berømte, set gennem et galleris øjne
Opdateret november 2026 · rangeret efter vores popularitetsscore (søgninger, besøg og ordrer for hvert værk) · 25 værker af William Matthew Prior i vores katalog
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I galleriets øjne er William Matthew Priors mest berømte maleri Woman with Spectacles (1838), hvis original hænger på Harvard Art Museums i Cambridge. Coleman Cook (1846) og Mrs. Nancy Lawson, (painting) (1843) fuldender trioen, som ethvert øje genkender. Ud af de 25 værker af William Matthew Prior i vores katalog præsenterer galleriet herunder de 22 mest berømte, hver som et originalværk med årstal, museum og det, der gør det unikt.
1806 – 1873, Bath
Flest værker: National Gallery of Art
Galleriets top 10 William Matthew Prior malerier
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Baby in Blue
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.
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Mr. Dudley
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.
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William Matthew Priors malerier, rangeret fra 11 til 22
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Sarah White, Concord, New Hampshire, (painting)1845
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Master Cleeves1850 · National Gallery of Art
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The Burnish Sisters1854 · National Gallery of Art
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Little Miss Fairfield1850 · National Gallery of Art
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Winter Scene1857 · Museum of Fine Arts
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Abraham Lincoln, (painting)1869
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Child with Straw Hat1873 · National Gallery of Art
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Portrait of a GirlMinneapolis Institute of Art
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Isaac Josiah and William Mulford HandFine Arts Museums of San Francisco
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Girl in BlueThe American Museum
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Boy in BlueThe American Museum
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Girl in PinkThe American Museum
Sarah White, Concord, New Hampshire, (painting)1845
12Master Cleeves1850 · National Gallery of Art
13The Burnish Sisters1854 · National Gallery of Art
14Little Miss Fairfield1850 · National Gallery of Art
15Winter Scene1857 · Museum of Fine Arts
16Abraham Lincoln, (painting)1869
17Child with Straw Hat1873 · National Gallery of Art
18Portrait of a GirlMinneapolis Institute of Art
19Isaac Josiah and William Mulford HandFine Arts Museums of San Francisco
20Girl in BlueThe American Museum
21Boy in BlueThe American Museum
22Girl in PinkThe American Museum
Motiverne, der fangede William Matthew Priors blik
De fire motiver, der optræder hyppigst i disse originaler, hver med sit fineste eksempel.
Landscape 2 værker
De museer, der udstiller William Matthew Priors originalværker
De 7 museer, der rummer flest af malerierne på denne side.
| Museum | By | Værker af William Matthew Prior | Malerier fra denne liste |
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 National Gallery of Art |
Washington | 6 | Baby in Blue, Boy with Toy Horse and Wagon, Master Cleeves |
 Museum of Fine Arts |
Boston | 5 | Coleman Cook, Mother and Daughter, Three Sisters of the Copeland Family |
 The American Museum |
Bath | 3 | Girl in Blue, Boy in Blue, Girl in Pink |
 Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco |
San Francisco | 2 | George Washington, Isaac Josiah and William Mulford Hand |
 Harvard Art Museums |
Cambridge | 1 | Woman with Spectacles |
 Detroit Institute of Arts |
Detroit | 1 | Mr. Dudley |
 Minneapolis Institute of Art |
Minneapolis | 1 | Portrait of a Girl |
William Matthew Prior, ét signaturmaleri per årti
Værker per årti
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William Matthew Prior's malerier: galleriets svar
Hvilket maleri af William Matthew Prior er det mest berømte af alle?Vis svaret
Woman with Spectacles (1838), Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge. Derefter følger Coleman Cook (1846) og Mrs. Nancy Lawson, (painting) (1843).
Hvor gammel var William Matthew Prior, da Woman with Spectacles blev færdiggjort?Vis svaret
32 år gammel: Woman with Spectacles er fra 1838, og William Matthew Prior blev født i 1806.
Hvilke er William Matthew Priors top 10 malerier?Vis svaret
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 og Boy with Toy Horse and Wagon. Ranglisten ovenfor viser det enkelte værks årstal og museum.
Hvor mange værker skabte William Matthew Prior?Vis svaret
Vores katalog indeholder 25 værker af William Matthew Prior, dateret fra 1838 til 1873.
Hvor hænger William Matthew Priors mest berømte originaler?Vis svaret
Primært i National Gallery of Art (Washington), Museum of Fine Arts (Boston) og The American Museum (Bath). Museumslisten ovenfor viser dem alle.
Hvornår skabte William Matthew Prior sine mest berømte malerier?Vis svaret
I 1850s: 7 af de 22 værker på denne side blev skabt dengang, herunder Mother and Daughter.
Hvilke er William Matthew Priors tidligste og seneste berømte værker?Vis svaret
På denne side er det tidligste Woman with Spectacles (1838) og det seneste Child with Straw Hat (1873).
Hvilke originalværker af William Matthew Prior findes i National Gallery of Art?Vis svaret
Baby in Blue, Boy with Toy Horse and Wagon og Master Cleeves: National Gallery of Art, Washington har 6 af værkerne på denne side.
William Matthew Prior: kunstneren
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
- George Washington, c. 1860
- Mrs. Nancy Lawson, 1843
- Portrait of a young boy with flounced collar and brown suit holding a bow and arrow
- Girl in Pink
- Boy in Blue