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The Harp of Erin (1867) är den målning av Thomas Buchanan Read som drar till sig flest blickar; originalet finns på Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati. Därefter dras blicken till Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1869) och Self Portrait (1860). Bland de 11 verk av Thomas Buchanan Read i vår katalog är dessa 11 de mest kända, var och en ett unikt original presenterat med sitt år, sitt museum och anledningen till dess tidlösa betydelse.
The salt spray hangs heavy in the air as a woman sits perched upon the jagged rocks, her fingers dancing across the strings of a harp. She does not look at the instrument, nor does she look at the viewer; instead, her gaze drifts toward the vast, restless expanse of the ocean. The scene feels suspended in a moment of profound introspection. Above her, two birds cut through the sky,…
Thomas Buchanan Read painted this oil on canvas portrait in 1869. The subject is the poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, captured in a formal bust-length composition. Read, an American painter and poet, utilized a realistic style to document the likeness of the celebrated literary figure.
In this "Self Portrait," the artist Thomas Buchanan Read gazes back from the canvas, meeting the viewer's eyes with a quiet, introspective intensity. Created about 1860, the work captures a moment of stillness in the life of a man who navigated the complex intersections of American art and literature. As both a painter and a poet, Read brings a dual sensibility to this representation, presenting a version of himself that…
In this 1860 oil portrait, we encounter a man of quiet gravity. The subject is presented in a three-quarter length view, his presence defined by a somber and classical atmosphere that commands immediate respect. He is dressed in the formal attire of the mid-19th century, wearing a dark frock coat over a waistcoat and a crisp white shirt, accented by a dark bow tie. His facial features are rendered with…
The oil portrait depicts a middle-aged man positioned in a three-quarter view, looking toward the right side of the frame. He is dressed in formal mid-19th-century attire, consisting of a black frock coat, a high white collar, and a dark cravat. A strong directional light source illuminates the right side of his face and his white shirt, creating a sharp contrast against the deep shadows on the left side of…
Thomas Buchanan Read's The Angel Appearing before the Shepherds is an oil painting dating to about 1870. The work captures a biblical moment of divine revelation and awe, centered on a celestial event. Under a dark night sky, a luminous angel appears to a group of shepherds, marking a significant intersection between the earthly and the divine.
This oil painting, titled Philip Henry Sheridan, is a work by the American artist Thomas Buchanan Read. Created about 1871, the piece captures a significant military figure from the American Civil War. The subject, Philip Henry Sheridan, was a Union general whose presence is rendered with a sense of historical weight and immediate action.
Thomas Buchanan Read produced Sheridan's Ride in 1871. This oil on canvas captures a specific military charge during the American Civil War. The work focuses on Union General Philip Sheridan's movement at the Battle of Cedar Creek.
The work before us is titled (Interior Scene with Sultan and Concubine), an oil on canvas created by the American artist Thomas Buchanan Read. Painted in 1847, this piece reflects a specific interest in the Romantic movement, capturing a moment of repose within a setting inspired by the legends of the Arabian Nights. It is a work that draws upon the literary atmosphere of those ancient tales to establish its…
In this oil on canvas, Thomas Buchanan Read captures the likeness of William Cullen Bryant. The sitter, a man who lived from November 3, 1794, to June 12, 1878, meets the viewer through a steady, quiet gaze. He was a man of letters, known for his work as a poet and a journalist. The portrait settles upon him with the weight of a settled mind, focusing on the architecture of…
De fyra motiv som återkommer oftast i dessa originalverk, var och ett med sitt främsta exempel.
De 8 museer som innehar flest av målningarna på denna sida.
| Museum | Stad | Verk av Thomas Buchanan Read | Målningar från denna lista |
|---|---|---|---|
 National Portrait Gallery |
Washington, D.C. | 3 | Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Philip Henry Sheridan, William Cullen Bryant |
 Harvard Art Museums |
Cambridge | 2 | Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882), Oliver Wendell Holmes (1809-1894) |
 Cincinnati Art Museum |
Cincinnati | 1 | The Harp of Erin |
 Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal |
Cincinnati | 1 | Self Portrait |
 Dayton Art Institute |
Dayton | 1 | The Angel Appearing before the Shepherds |
 Museum of Fine Arts |
Boston | 1 | Sheridan's Ride |
 Smithsonian American Art Museum |
Washington, D.C. | 1 | (Interior Scene with Sultan and Concubine) |
 Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts |
Philadelphia | 1 | Flight of the Arrow |
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The work before us is titled (Interior Scene with Sultan and Concubine), an oil on canvas created by the American artist Thomas Buchanan Read. Painted in 1847, this piece reflects a specific interest in the Romantic movement, capturing a moment of repose within a setting inspired by the legends of the Arabian Nights. It is a work that draws upon the literary atmosphere of those ancient tales to establish its…
The oil portrait depicts a middle-aged man positioned in a three-quarter view, looking toward the right side of the frame. He is dressed in formal mid-19th-century attire, consisting of a black frock coat, a high white collar, and a dark cravat. A strong directional light source illuminates the right side of his face and his white shirt, creating a sharp contrast against the deep shadows on the left side of…
The salt spray hangs heavy in the air as a woman sits perched upon the jagged rocks, her fingers dancing across the strings of a harp. She does not look at the instrument, nor does she look at the viewer; instead, her gaze drifts toward the vast, restless expanse of the ocean. The scene feels suspended in a moment of profound introspection. Above her, two birds cut through the sky,…
Thomas Buchanan Read's The Angel Appearing before the Shepherds is an oil painting dating to about 1870. The work captures a biblical moment of divine revelation and awe, centered on a celestial event. Under a dark night sky, a luminous angel appears to a group of shepherds, marking a significant intersection between the earthly and the divine.
The Harp of Erin (1867), Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1869) och Self Portrait (1860) följer efter.
45 år gammal: The Harp of Erin är från 1867, och Thomas Buchanan Read föddes 1822.
The Harp of Erin, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Self Portrait, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882), Oliver Wendell Holmes (1809-1894), The Angel Appearing before the Shepherds, Philip Henry Sheridan, Sheridan's Ride, (Interior Scene with Sultan and Concubine) och William Cullen Bryant. Rankingen ovan visar varje verks årtal och museum.
Vår katalog innehåller 11 verk av Thomas Buchanan Read, daterade från 1847 till 1871.
Främst i National Portrait Gallery (Washington, D.C.), Harvard Art Museums (Cambridge) och Cincinnati Art Museum (Cincinnati). Museitabellen ovan listar alla.
Under 1860s: 5 av de 11 verk som finns på denna sida skapades då, varav The Harp of Erin.
På den här sidan är det tidigaste (Interior Scene with Sultan and Concubine) (1847) och det senaste Philip Henry Sheridan (1871).
Man (8), Portrait (3) och White collar (3), fördelat på 11 verk på denna sida.
Oil On Canvas, för 9 av de 11 verk som finns på denna sida.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Philip Henry Sheridan och William Cullen Bryant: National Portrait Gallery, Washington, D.C. har 3 av verken på denna sida.
Thomas Buchanan Read (March 12, 1822 – May 11, 1872) was a prominent American painter and poet. His career spanned a period of significant social and political change in the United States, reflected in his diverse body of work.
Born in Corner Lake (now Ketcheson), Pennsylvania, Read’s early life instilled in him a deep appreciation for both artistic expression and literary pursuits. While formal art training was limited in his youth, he demonstrated an innate talent for drawing and painting. He pursued studies at the University of Pennsylvania but did not graduate, instead dedicating himself to developing his skills as an artist.
Read began his artistic journey primarily as a portrait painter, honing his technical abilities through meticulous observation and practice. However, he quickly expanded his repertoire to include historical scenes, landscapes, and genre paintings. His style was influenced by several factors:
Read created a diverse body of work throughout his career. Some of his most notable achievements include:
Alongside his painting career, Read was a prolific poet. His poetry often explored themes of nature, love, loss, and the human condition. He published several volumes of verse throughout his life, gaining recognition as a talented literary figure.
Thomas Buchanan Read played an important role in shaping American art during the 19th century. His ability to blend historical narrative with emotional depth and technical skill made him a sought-after artist of his time. He contributed significantly to the development of both painting and poetry in America, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire artists and scholars today. While not as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, Read’s work offers valuable insights into the cultural and artistic landscape of 19th-century America.
Read's works have been exhibited in various galleries and museums throughout the United States, including:
