-
Olympia - Manet
Olympia (1867). This painting is an earlier work of Manet, and its boldness and modern subject became fundamental components of what led to a new-age in art, specifically paintings. Manet was among the first nineteenth-century artists who began utilizing landscapes, modern images, and modern individuals as subjects for paintings. These changes led to the eventual Impressionist movement.
Manet and His Influence: Overview. The Collection: National Gallery of Art. 2013. https://www.nga.gov/collecti -
Garden at Sainte-Adresse (1867)
In Garden at Sainte-Adresse (1867), an earlier and crisper style is exhibited by Monet. Later works, such as The Houses of Parliament (1904), demonstrate more subtle masteries of natural subjects such as snow, fog, and light. Monet is credited with the painting that coined the term, Impressionists, largely from these qualities. Auricchio, Laura. "Claude Monet (1840–1926)". In Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2000–. http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/cm -
American Woodwork Box
This woodwork-box was hand-painted with great detail to the colors and lines. The artist for this piece is unknown, but it originates from the Virginia area and is dated about 1880. The original hook-and-nail latches can be seen in the close-up of the lid and its painting and detail is also apparent in said photo. The classic antique-blue interior was also indicative of the era.
Z and K Antiques. 2013. Artist unknown. Circa 1880-1900. http://www.zandkantiques.com/American_Antique_Stoneware.html -
Two Sisters - Renoir 1881
Renoir was an Impressionist. Impressionists worked with light and colors’ responses and culminations with light (Hermitagemuseum.org 1). Every detail is considered, from the trees in the background to the flowers on the hats and lapels. Colors, shades, contrasts, and balance of light all became the focus of the Impressionist painter.Two Sisters, oil-on-canvas. Auricchio, Laura. "Claude Monet (1840–1926)". In Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2000–. http -
John Rasmussen - Folk Art 1881
Painted on tin, and dated 1881, this painting is indicative of the American influences on art. There is a patriotic reference in the top center. There are beautiful, colorful, components and simultaneously, the self-sufficiency of the town is highlighted. Rasumussen, among Hoffman and others, resided in Reading, Pennsylvania. -
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn - Mark Twain (1884)
The contributions of Mark Twain, an example of literary progress, spanned many years and varied novels. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, (1884), is one literary classic that has been enjoyed as a piece of history as well. as noted for its social commentaries over several generations of readers since its original 1880’s release.
Mark Twain’s Most Famous Books. “Huckleberry Finn.” Mark Twain House of History. https://www.marktwainhouse.org/ -
The Washington Monument 1885
The Washington Monument is a beautiful sculpture that encapsulates not only a grand artistic feat but also a national pride and common emotion that is beauty and art. Robert Mills, Architect. -
The Eiffel Tower - 1889
Maurice Koechlin and Augustus Eiffel designed and oversaw completion of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France (March 1889). The structure was originally designed for the 1889 World’s Fair, and after the Fair it was decided to make the structure a permanent design within the city.
Designing and Building the Eiffel Tower. 2013. www.history.com/topics/eiffel-tower Designing and Building the Eiffel Tower. 2013. www.history.com/topics/eiffel-tower -
American Stoneware 1880-1900
Pieces such as this Early American Stoneware item were produced in the New York, Pennsylvania, and even as far south as Virginia areas. The pieces were varied for use as jugs, but often works such as this piece were sold to tourists. Therefore, the painting and shape were more refined and creative.
Z and K Antiques. 2013. Artist unknown. Circa 1880-1900. http://www.zandkantiques.com/American_Antique_Stoneware.html -
Crazy-Quilt (188-1900)
This Crazy-quilt was made by or for Mattie Linville. Customary to the era and the United States, friends would work together to create and complete quilts. This particular quilt, made in Ohio, has beads, shells, ornate stitching, and various patches of materials and designs. The artistic qualities are numerous and open to various interpretations.
Quilt Exhibition. Quilt Made For or By Mattie Linville. 1880-1900. Ohio. http://www.quiltstudy.org/ -
End of the Trail - 1894
Through End of the Trail, James Earle Fraser depicts the trial and trail of the Native Americans as they were pushed west endlessly. His mastery of the bronze sculpture is also apparent in this piece.
Fraser, James Earl. 2013. End of the Trail. 1894. http://www.metmuseum.org/en/exhibitions/listings/2013 -
Lassoing Wild Horses 1898
Solon Hannibal Borglum was an American sculptor (Metmuseum.org 2). The immense detail in sculpture is apparent within works such as this one: Lassoing Wild Horses (1898) by Borglum. The bronze work is extremely detailed from every angle, and the design is optimally viewed from the 360-degree angles/rotation that only a sculpture can capture.
Z and K Antiques. 2013. Artist unknown. Circa 1880-1900. http://www.zandkantiques.com/American_Antique_Stoneware.html -
The Old Guiltarist - 1903
The Old Guitarist (1903) from Picasso’s ‘Blue Period.’ -
Open Window, Collioure -Matisse (1904)
Open Window, Collioure, (Matisse 1904), is one of the early modernism paintings. The use of bold colors that are not blended illustrate this modernistic quality, and Matisse is among the first to incorporate such a style.
Hughes, Robert. About the Art of Matisse. From The Shock of the New. 2009.
http://www.henri-matisse.net/artofmatisse.html -
The Houses of Parliament (Effects of Fog, 1905)
The Houses of Parliament (effects of fog, 1905). This painting is indicative of the shorter strokes, the blends of light, the lighter backgrounds, and specific natural characteristics (such as fog), that all became components of Impressionistic work (Auricchio 2). -
The Gardener Vallier- Cezanne
Paul Cezanne became more renowned and respected later in his career and even posthumously. His work began as Impressionistic in style, but later works were more individualized and have been attributed to beginning cubism structure and form. "Paul Cézanne." 2014. The Biography.com website. Apr 23 2014http://www.biography.com/people/paul-cézanne-9542036 -
Wedding Gown - 1905
Jaana Sappala designed this Wedding Gown, 1905, made of silk and cotton with layers of intricate lace and embroidery. This style, with ornate rhinestone and organza designs and a long train, is customary of the turn-of-the-century (twentieth) looks.
Sappala, J. Wedding Gown. 2013. Pinterest. 1905. http://www.pinterest.com/ Sappala, J. Wedding Gown. 2013. Pinterest. 1905. http://www.pinterest.com/ -
Avignon - Pablo Picasso
Avignon (1907) was Picasso’s first illustration of cubism, a technique he is credited with developing. Spanning another thirty years after Avignon’s completion, Picasso furthered the cubism technique and exposure amongst both spectators and fellow painters. Picasso. Avignon. Biography and Paintings. 2012. http://www.pablopicasso.org/avignon.jsp#prettyPhoto[image1]/0/ -
The Lincoln Memorial
The complete monument is made of marble and granite mined from US states. The original design was created in 1867, and several years later, the Monument was unveiled in 1922, with Lincoln’s only surviving son, Robert Todd Lincoln, present. The architect was Henry Bacon and the designer for the Lincoln sculpture was Daniel Chester French. The Monument is designed in a Doric style, whereas much of Washington, D.C. follows a more Roman-style architecture. Thus the Lincoln Memorial stands out.
