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Picturi William Matthew Prior: Cele 21 de cele mai faimoase, prin ochii unei galerii
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În ochii galeriei, cea mai celebră pictură a lui William Matthew Prior este Woman with Spectacles (1838), a cărei originală este expusă la Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge. Coleman Cook (1846) și Mrs. Nancy Lawson, (painting) (1843) completează trioul pe care orice ochi îl recunoaște. Dintre cele 25 opere ale lui William Matthew Prior din catalogul nostru, galeria prezintă mai jos cele 21 cele mai faimoase, fiecare fiind originală, cu anul creării, muzeul de păstrare și elementul care o face unică.
1806 – 1873, Bath
Cele mai multe lucrări: National Gallery of Art
Cele mai apreciate 10 picturi ale lui William Matthew Prior din galerie
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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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Picturi cu William Matthew Prior, clasate de la 11 la 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 · Muzeul de Artă Plastică din 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 · Muzeul de Artă Plastică din 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
Subiectele care i-au captivat privirea lui William Matthew Prior
Cele patru teme care revin cel mai des în aceste opere originale, fiecare având cel mai sublim exemplu.
Landscape 2 lucrări
Muzeele care păstrează originalele lui William Matthew Prior
Cele 7 muzee care dețin cele mai multe dintre picturile de pe această pagină.
| Muzee | Oraș | Lucrări lui William Matthew Prior | Picturi din această listă |
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 National Gallery of Art |
Washington | 6 | Baby in Blue, Boy with Toy Horse and Wagon, Master Cleeves |
 Muzeul de Artă Plastică din 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 |
San Francisco | 1 | George Washington |
 Detroit Institute of Arts |
Detroit | 1 | Mr. Dudley |
 Minneapolis Institute of Art |
Minneapolis | 1 | Portrait of a Girl |
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Picturile lui William Matthew Prior: răspunsurile galeriei
Care este cea mai celebră pictură a lui William Matthew Prior?Află răspunsul
Woman with Spectacles (1838), Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge. Urmează Coleman Cook (1846) și Mrs. Nancy Lawson, (painting) (1843).
Ce vârstă avea William Matthew Prior când a finalizat Woman with Spectacles?Află răspunsul
32 ani: Woman with Spectacles datează din 1838, iar William Matthew Prior s-a născut în 1806.
Care sunt cele mai importante 10 picturi ale lui William Matthew Prior?Află răspunsul
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 și Boy with Toy Horse and Wagon. Clasamentul de mai sus indică anul și muzeul pentru fiecare piesă.
Câte lucrări a creat William Matthew Prior?Află răspunsul
Catalogul nostru cuprinde 25 lucrări ale lui William Matthew Prior, datate între 1838 și 1873.
Unde sunt expuse cele mai celebrele opere originale ale lui William Matthew Prior?Află răspunsul
În principal în National Gallery of Art (Washington), Muzeul de Artă Plastică din Boston (Boston) și The American Museum (Bath). Tabelul cu muzee de mai sus le enumeră pe toate.
Când a creat William Matthew Prior cele mai faimoase picturi?Află răspunsul
În 1850s: 7 dintre cele 21 lucrări de pe această pagină au fost realizate atunci, fiind Mother and Daughter dintre acestea.
Care sunt cele mai vechi și cele mai recente opere celebre ale lui William Matthew Prior?Află răspunsul
Pe această pagină, cea mai veche lucrare datează din Woman with Spectacles (1838), iar cea mai recentă este din Child with Straw Hat (1873).
Ce opere originale ale lui William Matthew Prior deține National Gallery of Art?Află răspunsul
Baby in Blue, Boy with Toy Horse and Wagon și Master Cleeves: National Gallery of Art, Washington deține 6 dintre lucrările de pe această pagină.
William Matthew Prior: artistul
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