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Obrazy: 22 najsłynniejszych dzieł artysty William Matthew Prior – spojrzenie galerii
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Według opinii kuratorów galerii, najsłynniejszym obrazem William Matthew Prior jest Woman with Spectacles (1838), którego oryginał znajduje się w Harvard Art Museums w Cambridge. Coleman Cook (1846) i Mrs. Nancy Lawson, (painting) (1843) dopełniają trio, które zna każde oko. Z 25 dzieł William Matthew Prior w naszym katalogu, galeria prezentuje poniżej 22 najsłynniejszych prac – każda z nich jest oryginałem z podaniem roku powstania, muzeum oraz cech wyróżniających ją na tle innych.
1806 – 1873, Bath
Najwięcej dzieł: National Gallery of Art
10 najlepszych obrazów artysty William Matthew Prior w galerii
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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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Obrazy artysty William Matthew Prior, uszeregowane od 11 do 22 miejsca
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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
Tematy, które przyciągnęły wzrok William Matthew Prior
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Muzea przechowujące oryginały William Matthew Prior
7 muzeów, w których znajduje się najwięcej obrazów z tej strony.
| Muzea | Miasto | Dzieła artysty William Matthew Prior | Obrazy z tej listy |
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 National Gallery of Art |
Waszyngton | 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 |
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Obrazy artysty William Matthew Prior: odpowiedzi galerii
Który obraz William Matthew Prior jest najsłynniejszy ze wszystkich?Odkryj odpowiedź
Woman with Spectacles (1838), Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge. Następne są Coleman Cook (1846) oraz Mrs. Nancy Lawson, (painting) (1843).
Ile lat miał William Matthew Prior, gdy ukończył Woman with Spectacles?Odkryj odpowiedź
32 lat: Woman with Spectacles pochodzi z 1838, a William Matthew Prior urodził(a) się w 1806.
Które to 10 najlepszych obrazów William Matthew Prior?Odkryj odpowiedź
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 i Boy with Toy Horse and Wagon. Powyższy ranking zawiera rok powstania oraz muzeum dla każdego z nich.
Ile dzieł stworzył/a William Matthew Prior?Odkryj odpowiedź
Nasz katalog zawiera 25 dzieł artysty William Matthew Prior, datowanych od 1838 do 1873.
Gdzie można znaleźć najsłynniejsze oryginały autorstwa William Matthew Prior?Odkryj odpowiedź
W większości znajdują się w National Gallery of Art (Waszyngton), Museum of Fine Arts (Boston) i The American Museum (Bath). Powyższa tabela muzeów zawiera ich pełną listę.
Kiedy William Matthew Prior stworzył swoje najsłynniejsze obrazy?Odkryj odpowiedź
W 1850s: 7 z 22 dzieł na tej stronie powstało w tym czasie, w tym Mother and Daughter.
Które z najsłynniejszych dzieł William Matthew Prior należą do jego najwcześniejszych i najpóźniejszych prac?Odkryj odpowiedź
Na tej stronie najwcześniejszy to Woman with Spectacles (1838), a najpóźniejszy Child with Straw Hat (1873).
Które oryginały artysty William Matthew Prior znajdują się w zbiorach National Gallery of Art?Odkryj odpowiedź
Baby in Blue, Boy with Toy Horse and Wagon i Master Cleeves: National Gallery of Art, Waszyngton posiada 6 dzieł widocznych na tej stronie.
William Matthew Prior: artysta
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