Artists

Gilbert Stuart

Gilbert Stuart – Artwork and Bio of the American Painter

Gilbert Stuart (1755-1828) was an American painter renowned for his portraits, particularly his iconic portrait of George Washington, which is featured on the United States one-dollar bill. He was born in North Kingston, Rhode Island, and showed an early talent for art. Stuart received his initial training in Newport, Rhode Island, and later traveled to …

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Maurice Prendergast Biography and Artwork

Maurice Brazil Prendergast (1858-1924) was an American Post-Impressionist artist. Born in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Prendergast is known for his delicate landscapes and vibrant scenes of outdoor leisure depicted in oil and watercolor paintings. Unlike the philosophy of The Eight group he was a member of, Prendergast’s style differed as he championed the work of Paul …

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William Harnett Biography and Artwork

William Harnett was a talented and influential 19th-century American still-life painter. Born in Clonakilty, Ireland, he was brought to Philadelphia by his immigrant parents as an infant. Harnett began working as an engraver before attending the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and later studying at New York’s National Academy of Design. Harnett’s skillful arrangements pushed …

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