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ギャラリーの視点では、William Matthew Priorの最も有名な作品はWoman with Spectacles (1838)であり、その原画はケンブリッジのハーバード美術館に展示されています。 Coleman Cook (1846)とMrs. Nancy Lawson, (painting) (1843)が加わり、誰もが一度は目にしたことのある至高のトリオが完成します。 当カタログに含まれるWilliam Matthew Priorの作品25点の中から、特に有名な21点を厳選してご紹介します。各作品は、制作年、所蔵美術館、そしてその作品ならではの魅力とともに、一点物のオリジナル作品として掲載されています。
ギャラリーが選ぶWilliam Matthew Priorのトップ10作品
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.
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.
William Matthew Priorの絵画、ランキング11位から21位
William Matthew Priorが心を惹かれた主題
これらのオリジナル作品に繰り返し描かれている4つの主題と、それぞれの最高傑作。
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William Matthew Priorの原画を所蔵する美術館
このページに掲載されている絵画を最も多く所蔵している 7 の美術館
| 美術館 | 都市 | William Matthew Priorの作品 | このリストの絵画 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ワシントン | 6 | Baby in Blue, Boy with Toy Horse and Wagon, Master Cleeves | |
| ボストン | 5 | Coleman Cook, Mother and Daughter, Three Sisters of the Copeland Family | |
| Bath | 3 | Girl in Blue, Boy in Blue, Girl in Pink | |
| ケンブリッジ | 1 | Woman with Spectacles | |
| サンフランシスコ | 1 | George Washington | |
| デトロイト | 1 | Mr. Dudley | |
| ミネアポリス | 1 | Portrait of a Girl |
William Matthew Prior、10年ごとに1枚の代表作
William Matthew Priorの絵画:ギャラリーの回答
William Matthew Priorの作品の中で、最も有名な絵画は何ですか?答えを見る
Woman with Spectacles (1838)(ハーバード美術館, ケンブリッジ)。次いでColeman Cook (1846)、Mrs. Nancy Lawson, (painting) (1843)が続きます。
William Matthew PriorがWoman with Spectaclesを完成させた時の年齢は?答えを見る
32歳:Woman with Spectaclesは1838年の作品で、William Matthew Priorの生年は1806年です。
William Matthew Priorの代表的な絵画トップ10は?答えを見る
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 と Boy with Toy Horse and Wagon。上記のランキングには、それぞれの制作年と所蔵美術館が記載されています。
William Matthew Priorの作品数は?答えを見る
当カタログには、1838年から1873年にかけて制作されたWilliam Matthew Priorによる25点の作品が収められています。
William Matthew Priorの最も有名なオリジナル作品はどこに展示されていますか?答えを見る
主にナショナル・ギャラリー・オブ・アート (ワシントン), ボストン美術館 (ボストン) と The American Museum (Bath)に所蔵されています。上記の美術館一覧にすべて記載されています。
William Matthew Priorが最も有名な作品を描いたのはいつですか?答えを見る
1850s年:このページにある全21作品のうち、7作品がその時期に制作されました。そのうちMother and Daughter作品が含まれます。
William Matthew Priorの初期および後期の代表作は何ですか?答えを見る
このページでは、最も古い作品はWoman with Spectacles (1838)、最新の作品はChild with Straw Hat (1873)です。
ナショナル・ギャラリー・オブ・アートが所蔵するWilliam Matthew Priorのオリジナル作品は何ですか?答えを見る
Baby in Blue, Boy with Toy Horse and Wagon と Master Cleeves:ナショナル・ギャラリー・オブ・アート, ワシントンには、このページに掲載されている作品のうち6点が所蔵されています。
William Matthew Prior:アーティスト
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
