Portretul lui James Carroll Beckwith

Picturi James Carroll Beckwith: Cele 77 de cele mai faimoase, prin ochii unei galerii

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În ochii galeriei, cea mai celebră pictură a lui James Carroll Beckwith este The Falconer (1878). The Letter (1910) și The emperor completează trioul pe care orice ochi îl recunoaște. Dintre cele 87 opere ale lui James Carroll Beckwith din catalogul nostru, galeria prezintă mai jos cele 77 cele mai faimoase, fiecare fiind originală, cu anul creării, muzeul de păstrare și elementul care o face unică.

1852 – 1917, Hannibal Impressionism Cele mai multe lucrări: Smithsonian American Art Museum

Cele mai apreciate 10 picturi ale lui James Carroll Beckwith din galerie

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The Falconer (1878) de James Carroll Beckwith

The Falconer

1878 · Ink

We are looking at The Falconer, a work created by James Carroll Beckwith in 1878. This piece offers a quiet glimpse into the artist's hand during a significant period of his development. It captures a singular moment of focus between a man and his bird, rendered with a precision that speaks to his disciplined training.

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The Letter (1910) de James Carroll Beckwith

The Letter

1910 · Oil On Canvas

In The Letter, James Carroll Beckwith captures a quiet, suspended moment of intimacy. A woman stands before a mirror, her attention entirely consumed by the paper held in her hands. The scene unfolds in a soft, warm light that wraps around her figure, creating a sense of private contemplation. She is lost in the words of the letter, seemingly unaware of anything beyond the message before her eyes.

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The emperor de James Carroll Beckwith

The emperor

Oil On Canvas

The artwork, titled L' Empereur, was executed by the American artist James Carroll Beckwith. This oil on canvas piece was created about 1912. It is currently held within the collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C.

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Portrait of Tito (1878) de James Carroll Beckwith

Portrait of Tito

1878 · Oil On Canvas

In Portrait of Tito, James Carroll Beckwith centers the composition on the subject's face and upper torso. Presented from the chest up, the man gazes directly at the viewer, his expression carrying a slight melancholy. The perspective remains relatively shallow, a choice that directs all attention toward the sitter's immediate presence. This focus is reinforced by the way light and shadow define the figure; an unseen light source from the…

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Portrait of Mrs. William C. Bartlett (1879) de James Carroll Beckwith

Portrait of Mrs. William C. Bartlett

1879 · Oil · Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indianapolis

In this three-quarter length portrait by James Carroll Beckwith, titled Portrait of Mrs. William C. Bartlett, the subject is positioned slightly off-center. She meets the viewer with a calm, steady gaze. The composition relies on a controlled interplay of light and shadow, with illumination appearing to originate from the upper left. This directional light casts gentle shadows across the right side of her face, providing a sense of three-dimensional volume…

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Mrs. John William Davis (1832–1902) (1882) de James Carroll Beckwith

Mrs. John William Davis (1832–1902)

1882 · Oil On Canvas · New York Historical Society, New York City

This 1882 oil on canvas presents a three-quarter length portrait of Mrs. John William Davis. The subject is positioned slightly off-center against a dark burgundy background. She wears a black velvet dress that absorbs the light, contrasted by white lace at the neckline and a red floral corsage. The lighting originates from the upper left, casting soft shadows across the right side of her face and creating highlights on her…

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Dorman Bridgman Eaton (1823-1899) (1882) de James Carroll Beckwith

Dorman Bridgman Eaton (1823-1899)

1882 · Oil · New York Historical Society, New York City

A somber, formal portrait of an elderly man emerges from a void of deep shadows. Positioned in a three-quarter view, the subject gazes forward with a steady, unyielding expression. The composition is minimalist, relying on a dark, muted palette of blacks and browns to push the brightly lit features of the face and the crisp white of a shirt cuff into the foreground. This use of chiaroscuro creates a profound…

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Normandy Girl (1883) de James Carroll Beckwith

Normandy Girl

1883 · Oil On Canvas

The oil painting titled Normandy Girl was created by James Carroll Beckwith. This work emerged around 1883, a period when the artist was refining his naturalist approach. The canvas captures a quiet moment, a single figure suspended against a backdrop of textured straw.

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Under the Lilacs (1879) de James Carroll Beckwith

Under the Lilacs

1879 · Oil On Canvas

James Carroll Beckwith created Under the Lilacs about 1879. The portrait features a young woman positioned in profile, her gaze directed downward in a moment of quiet contemplation. Her attire suggests a subject from an upper-middle class background, grounding the figure in the social realities of the late nineteenth century.

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The Telephone and the Ticker; Study for Manufactures Building (1891) de James Carroll Beckwith

The Telephone and the Ticker; Study for Manufactures Building

1891 · Chalk · Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, New York City

The Telephone and the Ticker; Study for Manufactures Building is a significant preparatory work by the American artist James Carroll Beckwith. Born in 1852, Beckwith developed a style that reflected the evolving spirit of American realism during the late nineteenth century. This particular piece functions as a study for "Electricity as Applied to Commerce," a theme intended for the grander architectural program of the World's Columbian Exposition. It was conceived…

Picturi cu James Carroll Beckwith, clasate de la 11 la 77

11George Martin Lane (1823-1897) (1889) de James Carroll BeckwithGeorge Martin Lane (1823-1897)1889 · Harvard Art Museums 12Sylvan Toilette (1898) de James Carroll BeckwithSylvan Toilette1898 13Samuel Verplanck Hoffman (1866–1942) (1907) de James Carroll BeckwithSamuel Verplanck Hoffman (1866–1942)1907 · New York Historical Society 14Lost in Thought (1908) de James Carroll BeckwithLost in Thought1908 15Mother and Child (1910) de James Carroll BeckwithMother and Child1910 16Self Portrait (1898) de James Carroll BeckwithSelf Portrait1898 · Detroit Institute of Arts 17Palazzo Barberini, Rome de James Carroll BeckwithPalazzo Barberini, Rome 18Nude Woman de James Carroll BeckwithNude Woman 19Portrait of John Leslie Breck de James Carroll BeckwithPortrait of John Leslie Breck 20John Singer Sargent (1856–1925) (1876) de James Carroll BeckwithJohn Singer Sargent (1856–1925)1876 21La Tour de Solidor at St. Severin, Normandy (1877) de James Carroll BeckwithLa Tour de Solidor at St. Severin, Normandy1877 22On the Banks of the Rhine, near St. Germain at Mont d'Or (1878) de James Carroll BeckwithOn the Banks of the Rhine, near St. Germain at Mont d'Or1878 23Peasant Against Hay (1883) de James Carroll BeckwithPeasant Against Hay1883 24Marguerite (1882) de James Carroll BeckwithMarguerite1882 25William Walton (1886) de James Carroll BeckwithWilliam Walton1886 26Portrait of Evelyn Nesbitt (1900) de James Carroll BeckwithPortrait of Evelyn Nesbitt1900 27Lake of Orta (1910) de James Carroll BeckwithLake of Orta1910 · Metropolitan Museum of Art 28Mrs. John William Davis (1832-1902) de James Carroll BeckwithMrs. John William Davis (1832-1902)New York Historical Society 29Portrait of William Merritt Chase de James Carroll BeckwithPortrait of William Merritt ChaseIndianapolis Museum of Art 30Head of a Young Woman de James Carroll BeckwithHead of a Young Woman 31Portrait of the Artist's Mother de James Carroll BeckwithPortrait of the Artist's Mother 32Portrait of a Woman de James Carroll BeckwithPortrait of a Woman 33Portrait of Minnie Clark de James Carroll BeckwithPortrait of Minnie Clark 34Nymph and Cupid de James Carroll BeckwithNymph and Cupid 35Portrait of Lida Rose McCabe de James Carroll BeckwithPortrait of Lida Rose McCabe 36A Study with Sunlight de James Carroll BeckwithA Study with Sunlight 37La Tour de Solidor at St. Severin, Normandy de James Carroll BeckwithLa Tour de Solidor at St. Severin, NormandySmithsonian American Art Museum 38Portrait of a pensive lady de James Carroll BeckwithPortrait of a pensive lady 39Portrait of Evelyn Nesbitt 1 de James Carroll BeckwithPortrait of Evelyn Nesbitt 1 40Allee de l'Ete, Versailles de James Carroll BeckwithAllee de l'Ete, Versailles 41Woman with Guitar de James Carroll BeckwithWoman with Guitar 42An American Queen de James Carroll BeckwithAn American Queen 43Brunette Combing Her Hair de James Carroll BeckwithBrunette Combing Her Hair 44The Blacksmith de James Carroll BeckwithThe BlacksmithSmithsonian American Art Museum 45Margharite de James Carroll BeckwithMargharite 46Diand de James Carroll BeckwithDiand 47The Embroiderer de James Carroll BeckwithThe Embroiderer 48Carrefour at the End of the Tapis Vert, Versailles de James Carroll BeckwithCarrefour at the End of the Tapis Vert, Versailles 49Corner of the Terrace, Versailles (1911) de James Carroll BeckwithCorner of the Terrace, Versailles1911 50Cathedral at le Puy (1911) de James Carroll BeckwithCathedral at le Puy1911 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 51Palazzo Barberini, Rome (1910) de James Carroll BeckwithPalazzo Barberini, Rome1910 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 52St. Isidor, Rome (1911) de James Carroll BeckwithSt. Isidor, Rome1911 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 53Terminal Figure of Ceres (1911) de James Carroll BeckwithTerminal Figure of Ceres1911 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 54New Hamburg Garden (1910) de James Carroll BeckwithNew Hamburg Garden1910 55Jardin de la Fontaine at Nimes, France (1911) de James Carroll BeckwithJardin de la Fontaine at Nimes, France1911 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 56In the Gardens of the Villa Palmieri (1910) de James Carroll BeckwithIn the Gardens of the Villa Palmieri1910 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 57Modigliani Gate Post (1910) de James Carroll BeckwithModigliani Gate Post1910 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 58The Palace of the Popes and Pont d'Avignon (1911) de James Carroll BeckwithThe Palace of the Popes and Pont d'Avignon1911 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 59Parterre du Nord, Fontaine des Sirenes (1913) de James Carroll BeckwithParterre du Nord, Fontaine des Sirenes1913 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 60Nymph and Cupid (1913) de James Carroll BeckwithNymph and Cupid1913 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 61Allee de l'Ete, Versailles (1913) de James Carroll BeckwithAllee de l'Ete, Versailles1913 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 62Bassin de Neptune, Versailles (1913) de James Carroll BeckwithBassin de Neptune, Versailles1913 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 63Syrinx, Par Maziere, 1689 Bassin d'Apollon (1913) de James Carroll BeckwithSyrinx, Par Maziere, 1689 Bassin d'Apollon1913 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 64Arcade of the Grand Trianon, Versailles (1913) de James Carroll BeckwithArcade of the Grand Trianon, Versailles1913 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 65One of the Figures at the Parterre d'Eau (1913) de James Carroll BeckwithOne of the Figures at the Parterre d'Eau1913 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 66L' Empereur (1912) de James Carroll BeckwithL' Empereur1912 · Smithsonian American Art Museum 67Untitled (1910) de James Carroll BeckwithUntitled1910 68Cathedral at le Puy de James Carroll BeckwithCathedral at le Puy 69Untitled de James Carroll BeckwithUntitledSmithsonian American Art Museum 70Back of J.F. Millet's Garden de James Carroll BeckwithBack of J.F. Millet's Garden 71The Boathouse in Central Park de James Carroll BeckwithThe Boathouse in Central Park 72In the Gardens of the Villa Palmieri de James Carroll BeckwithIn the Gardens of the Villa Palmieri 73Arcade of the Grand Trianon, Versailles de James Carroll BeckwithArcade of the Grand Trianon, Versailles 74The Palace of the Popes and Pont d'Avignon de James Carroll BeckwithThe Palace of the Popes and Pont d'Avignon 75A Wistful Look de James Carroll BeckwithA Wistful Look 76Gree de James Carroll BeckwithGree 77On the Banks of the Rhine, near St. Germain at Mont d'Or de James Carroll BeckwithOn the Banks of the Rhine, near St. Germain at Mont d'OrSmithsonian American Art Museum

Piesele celebre ale lui James Carroll Beckwith, perioadă cu perioadă

Late Medieval

1882 – 1883 · 4 lucrări în această listă

Subiectele care i-au captivat privirea lui James Carroll Beckwith

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Muzeele care păstrează originalele lui James Carroll Beckwith

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Muzee Oraș Lucrări lui James Carroll Beckwith Picturi din această listă
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C.Smithsonian American Art Museum Washington, D.C. 20 La Tour de Solidor at St. Severin, Normandy, The Blacksmith, Cathedral at le Puy
New York Historical Society, New York CityNew York Historical Society New York City 4 Mrs. John William Davis (1832–1902), Dorman Bridgman Eaton (1823-1899), Samuel Verplanck Hoffman (1866–1942)
Indianapolis Museum of Art, IndianapolisIndianapolis Museum of Art Indianapolis 2 Portrait of Mrs. William C. Bartlett, Portrait of William Merritt Chase
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, New York CityCooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum New York City 1 The Telephone and the Ticker; Study for Manufactures Building
Harvard Art Museums, CambridgeHarvard Art Museums Cambridge 1 George Martin Lane (1823-1897)
Detroit Institute of Arts, DetroitDetroit Institute of Arts Detroit 1 Self Portrait
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New YorkMetropolitan Museum of Art New York 1 Lake of Orta

James Carroll Beckwith, o pictură emblematică pe deceniu

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Picturile lui James Carroll Beckwith: răspunsurile galeriei

Care este cea mai celebră pictură a lui James Carroll Beckwith?Află răspunsul

The Falconer (1878). Urmează The Letter (1910) și The emperor.

Ce vârstă avea James Carroll Beckwith când a finalizat The Falconer?Află răspunsul

26 ani: The Falconer datează din 1878, iar James Carroll Beckwith s-a născut în 1852.

Care sunt cele mai importante 10 picturi ale lui James Carroll Beckwith?Află răspunsul

The Falconer, The Letter, The emperor, Portrait of Tito, Portrait of Mrs. William C. Bartlett, Mrs. John William Davis (1832–1902), Dorman Bridgman Eaton (1823-1899), Normandy Girl, Under the Lilacs și The Telephone and the Ticker; Study for Manufactures Building. Clasamentul de mai sus indică anul și muzeul pentru fiecare piesă.

Câte lucrări a creat James Carroll Beckwith?Află răspunsul

Catalogul nostru cuprinde 87 lucrări ale lui James Carroll Beckwith, datate între 1876 și 1913.

Unde sunt expuse cele mai celebrele opere originale ale lui James Carroll Beckwith?Află răspunsul

În principal în Smithsonian American Art Museum (Washington, D.C.), New York Historical Society (New York City) și Indianapolis Museum of Art (Indianapolis). Tabelul cu muzee de mai sus le enumeră pe toate.

Când a creat James Carroll Beckwith cele mai faimoase picturi?Află răspunsul

În 1910s: 22 dintre cele 77 lucrări de pe această pagină au fost realizate atunci, fiind The Letter dintre acestea.

Care sunt cele mai vechi și cele mai recente opere celebre ale lui James Carroll Beckwith?Află răspunsul

Pe această pagină, cea mai veche lucrare datează din John Singer Sargent (1856–1925) (1876), iar cea mai recentă este din Parterre du Nord, Fontaine des Sirenes (1913).

La ce subiecte s-a întors cel mai des James Carroll Beckwith?Află răspunsul

Man (7), Woman (7) și Portraits (7), din cele 77 lucrări de pe această pagină.

În ce tehnică a lucrat cel mai mult James Carroll Beckwith?Află răspunsul

Oil On Canvas, pentru 15 dintre cele 77 lucrări de pe această pagină.

Cu ce mișcare este asociat(ă) James Carroll Beckwith?Află răspunsul

Impressionism, judecând după originalele de pe această pagină.

Ce opere originale ale lui James Carroll Beckwith deține Smithsonian American Art Museum?Află răspunsul

La Tour de Solidor at St. Severin, Normandy, The Blacksmith și Cathedral at le Puy: Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C. deține 20 dintre lucrările de pe această pagină.

James Carroll Beckwith: artistul

A Life Etched in Realism: The World of James Carroll Beckwith

James Carroll Beckwith (1852-1917) stands as a pivotal figure in the annals of American art, embodying the spirit of naturalist painting—a style deeply rooted in European artistic traditions yet imbued with distinctly American sensibilities. His journey from humble beginnings in Hannibal, Missouri, to international acclaim is marked by resilience, artistic dedication, and an unwavering commitment to capturing the beauty and complexity of the natural world alongside human portraits.

Early Life and Artistic Beginnings

Born September 23, 1852, James Carroll Beckwith emerged from a family of grocers in Hannibal, Missouri—a town renowned for its literary connections, notably Mark Twain’s childhood home. Despite facing considerable health challenges as a young man, Beckwith possessed an innate passion for drawing and painting that would propel him toward artistic pursuits. His formative years were spent honing his skills at the Chicago Academy of Design under Walter Shirlaw, where he absorbed foundational principles of draughtsmanship and composition. The devastating Great Fire of Chicago in 1871 irrevocably altered Beckwith’s trajectory—destroying his early artistic endeavors and forcing him to relocate eastward toward New York City. This displacement proved serendipitous, opening doors to opportunities that would ultimately transform his life and career.

Parisian Refinement: Training and Influences

Recognizing Beckwith's talent, Carolus Duran, a celebrated portraitist of the era, invited him to join his studio in Paris—a pivotal moment that cemented his artistic foundation. From 1873 to 1878, Beckwith immersed himself in rigorous training at École des Beaux-Arts and Atelier Durand-Rümelin, absorbing the stylistic innovations championed by Impressionism and Post-Impressionism. Notably, he befriended John Singer Sargent, sharing studio space and exchanging artistic philosophies—a relationship that profoundly shaped his aesthetic vision. Duran’s guidance instilled within Beckwith a meticulous attention to detail, masterful use of color and light, and an understanding of monumental art—qualities that would characterize his mature style. The Parisian atmosphere fostered a critical engagement with European artistic heritage while simultaneously nurturing Beckwith's burgeoning American identity.

Major Achievements: Mural Painting and Artistic Recognition

Beckwith’s artistic prowess extended beyond portraiture into the realm of mural painting, culminating in his participation in the decoration of the Liberal Arts Building at the World Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893—a testament to his ambition and technical skill. This ambitious project showcased Beckwith's ability to synthesize diverse influences and create large-scale compositions that conveyed both grandeur and emotional resonance. Throughout his career, Beckwith garnered considerable acclaim for his artistic achievements, receiving numerous awards including honorable mentions at the Paris Exposition of 1889 and gold medals at the Atlanta Exposition in 1895 and Charleston Exposition in 1902. His paintings—such as “Woman with Guitar,” “Sylvan Toilette”, “A Wistful Look”, "Bassin de Neptune Versailles", “L'Empereur” and “Cathédrale Notre-Dame du Puy”—demonstrate his mastery of technique and his capacity to evoke atmosphere and emotion, securing him a place among the most respected artists of his time.

Legacy: A Lasting Impression

James Carroll Beckwith’s artistic legacy transcends mere stylistic innovation; it resides in his unwavering dedication to craftmanship and his profound engagement with the human condition. His portraits—characterized by psychological insight and meticulous detail—continue to captivate audiences today, offering glimpses into the inner lives of individuals who graced his canvases. Furthermore, Beckwith's influence extended beyond his own artistic output through his role as a teacher at the Art Students League of New York, shaping the sensibilities of countless aspiring artists. His paintings—held in prominent museum collections—stand as enduring symbols of American art at the turn of the century, reflecting a harmonious blend of European tradition and uniquely American perspective. Beckwith’s story serves as an inspiration for artistic perseverance and celebrates the transformative power of creative exploration.
  • Notable Paintings: “Woman with Guitar”, “Sylvan Toilette”, “A Wistful Look”, "Bassin de Neptune Versailles", “L'Empereur”
  • Influential Teachers: Walter Shirlaw, Lemuel Everett Wilmarth
  • Awards Received: Honorable Mention at the Paris Exposition of 1889; Gold Medal at Atlanta Exposition in 1895; Charleston Exposition in 1902
  • Museum Collections: Beckwith’s paintings are housed in numerous prestigious museums across the United States and Europe.