1
William Matthew Prior -maalaukset: Gallerian silmin 21 kuuluisinta teosta
Päivitetty marraskuu 2026 · järjestetty suosituimmuuspisteiden mukaan (jokaisen teoksen haut, vierailut ja tilaukset) · 25 teosta taiteilijalta William Matthew Prior luettelossamme
Lyhyesti
Gallerian silmissä William Matthew Prior's tunnetuin maalaus on Woman with Spectacles (1838), jonka alkuperäinen teos on esillä Harvard Art Museums -museossa, kaupungissa Cambridge. Coleman Cook (1846) ja Mrs. Nancy Lawson, (painting) (1843) täydentävät kolmikon, jonka jokainen silmä tunnistaa. Galleria esittelee William Matthew Prior teoksista 25 tunnetuimmat 21 teosta alla; jokainen on alkuperäisteos, josta kerrotaan vuosi, museo sekä teoksen erityispiirteet.
1806 – 1873, Bath
Eniten teoksia: National Gallery of Art
Gallerian 10 parasta William Matthew Prior -maalausta
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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.
9
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.
10
William Matthew Prior -taideteokset, sijoitukset 11–21
11
Sarah White, Concord, New Hampshire, (painting)1845
12
Master Cleeves1850 · National Gallery of Art
13
The Burnish Sisters1854 · National Gallery of Art
14
Little Miss Fairfield1850 · National Gallery of Art
15
Winter Scene1857 · Museum of Fine Arts
16
Abraham Lincoln, (painting)1869
17
Child with Straw Hat1873 · National Gallery of Art
18
Portrait of a GirlMinneapolis Institute of Art
19
Girl in BlueThe American Museum
20
Boy in BlueThe American Museum
21
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
19Girl in BlueThe American Museum
20Boy in BlueThe American Museum
21Girl in PinkThe American Museum
Aiheet, jotka vangitsivat William Matthew Priorin katseen
Nämä neljä aihetta toistuvat näissä alkuperäisteoksissa useimmin, jokaisesta löytyy hienoin esimerkki.
Landscape 2 teosta
Museot, joissa William Matthew Prior'n alkuperäisteokset sijaitsevat
Tämän sivun teoksista eniten sisältävät 7 museota.
| Museo | Kaupunki | William Matthew Prior teokset | Tämän listan maalaukset |
|---|---|---|---|
 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 |
 Harvard Art Museums |
Cambridge | 1 | Woman with Spectacles |
 Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco |
San Francisco | 1 | George Washington |
 Detroit Institute of Arts |
Detroit | 1 | Mr. Dudley |
 Minneapolis Institute of Art |
Minneapolis | 1 | Portrait of a Girl |
William Matthew Prior, yksi tunnusomainen maalaus vuosikymmeneltä
Teokset vuosikymmenittäin
Valitse vuosikymmen nähdäksesi sen määrittäneen alkuperäisteoksen.
William Matthew Priorn maalaukset: gallerian vastaukset
Mikä William Matthew Prior -taideteos on kaikkien kuuluisin?Paljasta vastaus
Woman with Spectacles (1838), Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge. Seuraavina ovat Coleman Cook (1846) ja Mrs. Nancy Lawson, (painting) (1843).
Kuinka vanha William Matthew Prior oli valmistuessaan teos Woman with Spectacles?Paljasta vastaus
32 vuotta vanha: Woman with Spectacles on peräisin vuodelta 1838, ja William Matthew Prior on syntynyt vuonna 1806.
Mitkä ovat William Matthew Prior'n 10 parasta maalausta?Paljasta vastaus
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 ja Boy with Toy Horse and Wagon. Yllä oleva sijoitus kertoo kunkin teoksen vuosiluvun ja museon.
Kuinka monta teosta William Matthew Prior loi?Paljasta vastaus
Katalogissamme on 25 teosta taiteilijalta William Matthew Prior, aikaväliltä 1838–1873.
Missä William Matthew Prior'n kuuluisimmat alkuperäisteokset sijaitsevat?Paljasta vastaus
Pääasiassa National Gallery of Art (Washington), Museum of Fine Arts (Boston) ja The American Museum (Bath). Yllä oleva museotaulukko listaa ne kaikki.
Milloin William Matthew Prior maalasi kuuluisimmat teoksensa?Paljasta vastaus
Aikakaudella 1850s: 7 sivun 21 teoksista on tehty silloin, joista Mother and Daughter.
Mitkä ovat William Matthew Prior'n varhaisimmat ja viimeisimmät kuuluisat teokset?Paljasta vastaus
Tällä sivulla vanhin on Woman with Spectacles (1838) ja uusin Child with Straw Hat (1873).
Mitä William Matthew Prior -taiteilijan alkuperäisteoksia National Gallery of Art -museossa on?Paljasta vastaus
Baby in Blue, Boy with Toy Horse and Wagon ja Master Cleeves: National Gallery of Art, Washington -ssä on 6 tämän sivun teoksista.
William Matthew Prior: taiteilija
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