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Van alle originele werken die Charles Bird King heeft nagelaten, is Portrait of John Ridge (1825) het bekendst, in de collectie van het Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville. Direct daarna volgen Petalesharro (Generous Chief), Pawnee (1822) en Stephen Decatur (1820). Onze catalogus bevat 92 werken van Charles Bird King; de galerie heeft de 89 meest bewonderde werken ter wereld bewaard, elk voorzien van de datum, het museum en het verhaal erachter.
The Portrait of John Ridge is an oil painting by Charles Bird King. Executed in 1825, the work captures the likeness of John Ridge, a Cherokee leader. King, a prominent figure in early American portraiture, documented many influential individuals of the era, including various Native American leaders.
The work titled Petalesharro (Generous Chief), Pawnee is a portrait created by the artist Charles Bird King. The subject of this depiction is a Pawnee Brave. This specific image exists as a hand-colored lithograph, identified as Plate 23. It was published in 1838.
This oil painting by Charles Bird King depicts Stephen Decatur in naval attire. The subject is presented from the torso up, positioned centrally against a dark, muted background. He wears a formal military uniform characterized by dark fabric and gold-toned accents on the buttons and epaulettes. A light-colored shirt is visible beneath the structured layers of the naval jacket. The portrait was executed in 1820.
In this formal portrait, Charles Bird King presents Louis McLane in a moment of quiet composure. Painted about 1820, the work captures the subject in a three-quarter view, seated within an interior space that suggests a private study or an official office. The sitter's posture and steady gaze are intended to convey his specific likeness and the underlying character of the man himself.
Sagoyewatha (known as "Red Jacket") is a portrait by the American artist Charles Bird King, executed about 1828. The subject was a Seneca orator and chief. In his youth, he was known as Otetiani, or "Always Ready," and later by the name Shagóye:wa:taʼ, meaning "Keeper Awake."
Step into the shadows of this interior, where the air feels heavy with the scent of woodsmoke and old stone. We find ourselves in a dimly lit, rustic space, a scene captured in 1825 that feels as though we have stumbled upon a private moment of domestic life. The composition draws us inward, pulling our gaze from the dark, textured foreground toward a sudden, sharp influx of light pouring through…
In this 1830 composition, we find ourselves peering into a shallow, wooden niche that feels less like a display and more like a private, cluttered sanctuary. The scene is a dense arrangement of objects, a still life that invites a slow, deliberate gaze. A marble bust rests amidst a collection of aged books and scattered papers, their edges softened by time. Writing implements, including quills and inkpots, lie near a…
In the quiet, shadowed alcove of Charles Bird King’s 1815 masterpiece, Poor Artist's Cupboard, we are invited into a deeply intimate and melancholic corner of a creative life. This nearly square still life is far more than a mere collection of objects; it is a profound narrative of struggle, intellectual hunger, and the heavy weight of financial instability. At first glance, the viewer encounters a cluttered niche, an arched space…
In this 1821 oil on canvas, Charles Bird King presents Young Omahaw War Eagle, Little Missouri, and Pawnees. The work captures a specific moment of diplomatic encounter, portraying Plains Indian chiefs who traveled to Washington to negotiate territorial rights with the government. Through his brush, King documents these Native American leaders during a period of significant political negotiation.
The painting titled McIntosh, A Creek Chief was created by the artist Charles Bird King. The subject of the work is a man depicted wearing a hat adorned with feathers. His attire includes a uniform and a tie. In his hand, he holds an object that resembles a drum or a flag. The figure's appearance suggests he may represent a Native American leader or a military figure.
Sarah Weston Seaton with her Children Augustine and Julia1815 · National Portrait Gallery
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Henry Clay1821 · National Gallery of Art
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John C. Calhoun, Secretary of War1818
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Jesse Bushyhead1828
15
Jack o pa (The Six)1827
16
Co sne boin1827
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Possibly Jonathan Elliot1830 · National Portrait Gallery
18
Mrs. John Quincy Adams1824 · Smithsonian American Art Museum
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John C. Calhoun1823 · National Portrait Gallery
20
Indian Girl at Her Toilett1835
21
Powasheek (To Dash the Water Off), a Fox Chief1837
22
Thomas Jefferson1836 · National Portrait Gallery
23
Nesouaquoit (Bear in the Fork of a Tree), A Fox Chief1837
24
Miss Satterlee1839
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No Heart (Nan che ning ga)1837 · Smithsonian American Art Museum
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Portrait of a Girl1859
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NOT-CHI-MI-NE. AN IOWAY CHIEF
28
Pah-she-pah-how
29
M'INTOSH. A CREEK CHIEF
30
OPOTHLE YOHOLO. A CREEK CHIEF
31
Joshua JohnsonSmithsonian American Art Museum
32
Portrait of Mrs. William Creighton (Elizabeth Meade Creighton)
33
SequoyahNational Portrait Gallery
34
Portrait of John C. Calhoun
35
Joshua Johnson
36
Mrs. Joshua Johnson
37
Hayne Hudjihini (Eagle of Delight)
38
Makataimeshikiakiah (Back Hawk)1833
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John C. Calhoun, Secretary of WarChrysler Museum of Art
40
Push-Ma-Ta-Ha, Chactan Warrior
41
Tshusick, An Ojibway Woman
42
Petalesharoo, A Pawnee Brave
43
A-MIS-QUAM, A WINNEBAGO BRAVE
44
Payta-Kootha, A Shawanoe Warrior
45
Foke-Luste-Hajo, A Seminole
46
Wa-baun-see, A Pottawatome Chief
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JOHN ROSS. A CHEROKEE CHIEF
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Caa-tou-see. an Ojibray
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Hayne Hudjihini. Eagle of Delight
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Kee-Shes-Wa, A Fox Chief
51![Chippeway [Chippewa] squaw ^ child door Charles Bird King](/media/artworks/images-thumb/fa/cc/facc71779553cf3ac00a53181681d26b.jpg)
Chippeway [Chippewa] squaw ^ child
52![Jack-O-Pa, a Chippeway [Chippewa] chief door Charles Bird King](/media/artworks/images-thumb/fb/83/fb83a0b965de1889cf895bf0715d6b0a.jpg)
Jack-O-Pa, a Chippeway [Chippewa] chief
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Chon-ca-pe
54
ASSEOLA, A SEMINOLE LEADER
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Mar-Ko-Me-Te, A Menomene Brave
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TUKO-SEE-MATHLA. A SEMINOLE CHIEF
57
Ma-Has-Kah or White Cloud. an Ioway chief
58
Chippeway squaw ^ child
59
Major Ridge, A Cherokee Chief
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MA-KA-TAI-ME-SHE-KIA-KIAH
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John C. Calhoun of South Carolina, Vice President of the United States, and President of the Senate
62
TEH-RO-HON, AN IOWAY WARRIOR
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Ki-On-Twog-Ky or Cornplant
64
Keokuk, Chief of the Sacs ^ Foxes
65
Rant che wai me, Female Flying Pigeon
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Little Eagle, Wad-ben-de-ba
67
Co-sne-boinSmithsonian American Art Museum
68
Portrait of David Vann
69
Tah-Chee, A Cherokee Chief
70
Petelesharro (Generous Chief)
71
Red Jacket
72
Ong-pa-ton-ga, or, The big elk, chief of the Omahas
73
Wai-Kee-Chai, Sanky Chief, Crouching EagleCrystal Bridges Museum of American Art
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SPRING FROG. A CHEROKEE CHIEF
75
Still Life on a Green Table ClothMuseum of Fine Arts
76
Blowing Bubbles
77
Ottoe Half Chief, Husband of Eagle of DelightCrystal Bridges Museum of American Art
78
Poor Artist's Cupboard
79
Jack-o-pa (The Six)Smithsonian American Art Museum
80
ME-NA-WA. A CREEK WARRIOR
81
Mrs. Joshua JohnsonSmithsonian American Art Museum
82
YOHOLO-MICCO. A CREEK CHIEFSmithsonian American Art Museum
83
Monchousia (White Plume)
84
Portrait of Louisa Adams, wife of John Quincy Adams
85
Sharitarish (Wicked Chief)
86
No-way-ke-sug-gaSmithsonian American Art Museum
87
Shaumonekusse (Prairie Wolf)
88
Itinerant Artist1830
89
Young Omahaw, War Eagle, Little Missouri, and Pawnees1821 · Smithsonian American Art Museum
De vier onderwerpen die het meest voorkomen in deze originelen, elk met zijn mooiste voorbeeld.
De 8 musea met de meeste schilderijen op deze pagina.
| Museum | Stad | Werken van Charles Bird King | Schilderijen uit deze lijst |
|---|---|---|---|
 Smithsonian American Art Museum |
Washington, D.C. | 9 | Mrs. John Quincy Adams, No Heart (Nan che ning ga), Joshua Johnson |
 National Portrait Gallery |
Washington, D.C. | 7 | Stephen Decatur, Louis McLane, Sarah Weston Seaton with her Children Augustine and Julia |
 Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art |
Bentonville | 3 | Portrait of John Ridge, Wai-Kee-Chai, Sanky Chief, Crouching Eagle, Ottoe Half Chief, Husband of Eagle of Delight |
 Museum of Fine Arts |
Boston | 2 | Rip van Winkle Returning from a Morning Lounge, Still Life on a Green Table Cloth |
 National Gallery of Art |
Washington | 2 | Poor Artist's Cupboard, Henry Clay |
 Buffalo AKG Art Museum |
Buffalo | 1 | Sagoyewatha (known as "Red Jacket") |
 Harvard Art Museums |
Cambridge | 1 | The Vanity of the Artist's Dream |
 Chrysler Museum of Art |
Norfolk | 1 | John C. Calhoun, Secretary of War |
Kies een decennium om het origineel te zien dat dit tijdperk definieert.
In the quiet, shadowed alcove of Charles Bird King’s 1815 masterpiece, Poor Artist's Cupboard, we are invited into a deeply intimate and melancholic corner of a creative life. This nearly square still life is far more than a mere collection of objects; it is a profound narrative of struggle, intellectual hunger, and the heavy weight of financial instability. At first glance, the viewer encounters a cluttered niche, an arched space…
The Portrait of John Ridge is an oil painting by Charles Bird King. Executed in 1825, the work captures the likeness of John Ridge, a Cherokee leader. King, a prominent figure in early American portraiture, documented many influential individuals of the era, including various Native American leaders.
In this 1830 composition, we find ourselves peering into a shallow, wooden niche that feels less like a display and more like a private, cluttered sanctuary. The scene is a dense arrangement of objects, a still life that invites a slow, deliberate gaze. A marble bust rests amidst a collection of aged books and scattered papers, their edges softened by time. Writing implements, including quills and inkpots, lie near a…
Portrait of a Girl is a work by Charles Bird King, executed in 1859. The artist, born in Newport, United States, was a prominent figure in American portraiture, known for his ability to capture the likeness and character of his subjects through a refined sense of composition and psychological depth.
Portrait of John Ridge (1825), Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville. Petalesharro (Generous Chief), Pawnee (1822) en Stephen Decatur (1820) volgen.
40 jaar oud: Portrait of John Ridge dateert uit 1825, en Charles Bird King werd geboren in 1785.
Portrait of John Ridge, Petalesharro (Generous Chief), Pawnee, Stephen Decatur, Louis McLane, Sagoyewatha (known as "Red Jacket"), Rip van Winkle Returning from a Morning Lounge, The Vanity of the Artist's Dream, Poor Artist's Cupboard, Young Omahaw War Eagle, Little Missouri, and Pawnees en McIntosh, A Creek Chief. De bovenstaande ranglijst vermeldt het jaar en het museum van elk werk.
Onze catalogus bevat 92 werken van Charles Bird King, daterend van 1815 tot 1859.
Voornamelijk in Smithsonian American Art Museum (Washington, D.C.), National Portrait Gallery (Washington, D.C.) en Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art (Bentonville). De bovenstaande museumtabel bevat een volledig overzicht.
In 1820s: 14 van de 89 werken op deze pagina werden toen gemaakt, waaronder Portrait of John Ridge.
Op deze pagina is het vroegste Poor Artist's Cupboard (1815) en het laatste Portrait of a Girl (1859).
Portraits (44), Man (16) en Portrait (9), verspreid over de 89 werken op deze pagina.
Oil, voor 15 van de 89 werken op deze pagina.
Romanticism, te oordelen aan de originelen op deze pagina.
Mrs. John Quincy Adams, No Heart (Nan che ning ga) en Joshua Johnson: het Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C. herbergt 9 van de werken op deze pagina.
