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Pinturas de William Matthew Prior: As 21 mais famosas, sob o olhar de uma galeria
Atualizado em Novembro 2026 · classificado pela nossa pontuação de popularidade (pesquisas, visitas e pedidos de cada obra) · 25 obras de William Matthew Prior em nosso catálogo
Em resumo
Aos olhos da galeria, a pintura mais famosa de William Matthew Prior é Woman with Spectacles (1838), cuja obra original está exposta no Harvard Art Museums, em Cambridge. Coleman Cook (1846) e Mrs. Nancy Lawson, (painting) (1843) completam o trio que todos reconhecem. Dos 25 trabalhos de William Matthew Prior em nosso catálogo, a galeria apresenta abaixo as 21 obras mais famosas, cada uma original, com seu ano, seu museu e o que a torna única.
1806 – 1873, Bath
Mais obras: National Gallery of Art
As 10 principais pinturas de William Matthew Prior na galeria
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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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Pinturas de William Matthew Prior, classificadas de 11 a 21
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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 · Museu de Belas Artes de Boston
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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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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 · Museu de Belas Artes de Boston
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
Os temas que cativaram o olhar de William Matthew Prior
Os quatro temas que mais se repetem nestas obras originais, cada um com o seu melhor exemplo.
Landscape 2 obras
Os museus que guardam os originais de William Matthew Prior
Os 7 museus que detêm a maioria das pinturas desta página.
| Museus | Cidade | Obras de William Matthew Prior | Pinturas desta lista |
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 National Gallery of Art |
Washington | 6 | Baby in Blue, Boy with Toy Horse and Wagon, Master Cleeves |
 Museu de Belas Artes de Boston |
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 |
São 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, uma pintura emblemática por década
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Pinturas de William Matthew Prior: a galeria responde
Qual pintura de William Matthew Prior é a mais famosa de todas?Revelar a resposta
Woman with Spectacles (1838), Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge. Coleman Cook (1846) e Mrs. Nancy Lawson, (painting) (1843) vêm a seguir.
Qual era a idade de William Matthew Prior ao concluir Woman with Spectacles?Revelar a resposta
32 anos: Woman with Spectacles data de 1838, e William Matthew Prior nasceu em 1806.
Quais são as 10 principais pinturas de William Matthew Prior?Revelar a resposta
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 e Boy with Toy Horse and Wagon. O ranking acima apresenta o ano e o museu de cada uma.
Quantas obras William Matthew Prior criou?Revelar a resposta
Nosso catálogo contém 25 obras de William Matthew Prior, datadas de 1838 a 1873.
Onde estão expostos os originais mais famosos de William Matthew Prior?Revelar a resposta
Principalmente em National Gallery of Art (Washington), Museu de Belas Artes de Boston (Boston) e The American Museum (Bath). A tabela de museus acima lista todos eles.
Quando é que William Matthew Prior criou as suas pinturas mais famosas?Revelar a resposta
Em 1850s: 7 das 21 obras nesta página foram feitas então, sendo Mother and Daughter delas.
Quais são as obras mais famosas de William Matthew Prior no início e no fim de sua carreira?Revelar a resposta
Nesta página, a mais antiga é Woman with Spectacles (1838) e a mais recente é Child with Straw Hat (1873).
Quais obras originais de William Matthew Prior o National Gallery of Art possui?Revelar a resposta
Baby in Blue, Boy with Toy Horse and Wagon e Master Cleeves: o National Gallery of Art, Washington detém 6 das obras desta página.
William Matthew Prior: o artista
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