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Za oči galerije je najbolj znano sliko umetnika William Matthew Prior delo Woman with Spectacles (1838), katere original visi v muzeju Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge. Coleman Cook (1846) in Mrs. Nancy Lawson, (painting) (1843) dopolnjujeta trijo, ki jo prepozna vsak pogled. Od 25 del avtorja William Matthew Prior v našem katalogu galerija spodaj predstavlja 21 najbolj znanih; vsako je original z letom nastanka, pripadajočim mu muzejem in opisom tistega, kar ga dela edinstavnim.
Top 10 slik umetnika William Matthew Prior v galeriji
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.
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.
Slikarska dela umetnika William Matthew Prior, uvrščena od 11 do 21
Motivi, ki so očarali William Matthew Prior
Četiri teme, ki se v teh originalih najpogosteje ponavljajo, vsaka z svojim vrhunskim primerom.
Landscape 2 delo
Muzeji, ki hranijo originala umetnika William Matthew Prior
7 muzejev, ki vsebujo največ slik na tej strani.
| Muzej | Mesto | Sloga William Matthew Prior | Slike iz tega seznama |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 6 | Baby in Blue, Boy with Toy Horse and Wagon, Master Cleeves | |
| Boston | 5 | Coleman Cook, Mother and Daughter, Three Sisters of the Copeland Family | |
| Bath | 3 | Girl in Blue, Boy in Blue, Girl in Pink | |
| Cambridge | 1 | Woman with Spectacles | |
| San Francisco | 1 | George Washington | |
| Detroit | 1 | Mr. Dudley | |
| Minneapolis | 1 | Portrait of a Girl |
William Matthew Prior, ena značilna slika na desetletje
Slike umetnika William Matthew Prior: odgovori galerije
Katero sliko avtorja William Matthew Prior je najbolj znana med vsemi?Razkriti odgovor
Woman with Spectacles (1838), Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge. Zatem sledeta Coleman Cook (1846) in Mrs. Nancy Lawson, (painting) (1843).
Koliko je bil William Matthew Prior let, ko je dokončal Woman with Spectacles?Razkriti odgovor
32 let: delo Woman with Spectacles iz leta 1838, William Matthew Prior pa je bil/a rojen/a leta 1806.
Katera je 10 najboljjših slik umetnika William Matthew Prior?Razkriti odgovor
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 in Boy with Toy Horse and Wagon. Zgornja lestica prikazuje leto nastanka in muzej za vsako delo.
Koliko dzieł stworzył William Matthew Prior?Razkriti odgovor
Naš katalog vsebuje 25 del avtorja William Matthew Prior, datiranih od 1838 do 1873.
Kje so razpostavljena najbolj znana originala umetnika William Matthew Prior?Razkriti odgovor
Večini v National Gallery of Art (Washington), Muzej fine arts (Boston) in The American Museum (Bath). Zgoraj navedena tabela muzejev vsebuje njihov celoten seznam.
Kdaj je William Matthew Prior ustvaril svoja najbolj znana slika?Razkriti odgovor
V obdobju 1850s: 7 od 21 del na tej strani je bilo izdelovanih takrat, med njimi pa Mother and Daughter.
Kateri so najstarejši in najmlajši znanii dela umetnika William Matthew Prior?Razkriti odgovor
Na tej strani je najstarejše delo iz Woman with Spectacles (1838) in najstarejše iz Child with Straw Hat (1873).
Katera originalna dela umetnika William Matthew Prior ima v svoji zbirki National Gallery of Art?Razkriti odgovor
Baby in Blue, Boy with Toy Horse and Wagon in Master Cleeves: v muzeju National Gallery of Art, Washington se nahaja 6 del z te strani.
William Matthew Prior: umetnik
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
