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- "A Collection of Ancient Paintings, Objects of Art and Modern Paintings," 1925 -
- 1925
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"A Collection of Ancient Paintings, Objects of Art and Modern Paintings," 1925
- Paintings, Cows (Max Hermann), 1890-1915 - In 1890, Jenny Young Chandler, 25 years old and recently widowed, began working for the <em>New York Herald</em>. As a photojournalist and feature writer, Chandler captured life in Brooklyn, New York, and vicinity. She also documented collections of private individuals and museums -- some of which were featured in magazine articles for collectors. By 1922, the time of her death, she had produced over 800 glass plate negatives.
- 1890-1915
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Paintings, Cows (Max Hermann), 1890-1915
In 1890, Jenny Young Chandler, 25 years old and recently widowed, began working for the New York Herald. As a photojournalist and feature writer, Chandler captured life in Brooklyn, New York, and vicinity. She also documented collections of private individuals and museums -- some of which were featured in magazine articles for collectors. By 1922, the time of her death, she had produced over 800 glass plate negatives.
- Ford Motor Company 50th Anniversary Calendar Produced in Sweden, 1952-1953 - Henry Ford II, president of Ford Motor Company, commissioned a calendar from the celebrated American illustrator Norman Rockwell to commemorate the company's 50th anniversary in 1953. Ford's promotional divisions in several countries produced variations based on the American model. This example from Sweden was spiral bound and featured the Rockwell illustrations printed on glossy paper.
- 1953
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Ford Motor Company 50th Anniversary Calendar Produced in Sweden, 1952-1953
Henry Ford II, president of Ford Motor Company, commissioned a calendar from the celebrated American illustrator Norman Rockwell to commemorate the company's 50th anniversary in 1953. Ford's promotional divisions in several countries produced variations based on the American model. This example from Sweden was spiral bound and featured the Rockwell illustrations printed on glossy paper.
- "Banvard's Great Paintings of Jerusalem and the Holy Land," 1853-1854 - John Banvard entertained hundreds of thousands of mid-nineteenth-century Americans with his panorama of the Holy Land. This massive mural -- painted after his trip to the Near East -- depicted historic and religious scenes of Jerusalem and Palestine. For two years, from 1852-1854, audiences in New York City's Georama Theater marveled as each tableau on the canvas scrolled past.
- 1853-1854
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"Banvard's Great Paintings of Jerusalem and the Holy Land," 1853-1854
John Banvard entertained hundreds of thousands of mid-nineteenth-century Americans with his panorama of the Holy Land. This massive mural -- painted after his trip to the Near East -- depicted historic and religious scenes of Jerusalem and Palestine. For two years, from 1852-1854, audiences in New York City's Georama Theater marveled as each tableau on the canvas scrolled past.
- Trade Card for Alfred Urbansky, Agent for Oil Paintings, 1887 - In the last third of the nineteenth century, an unprecedented variety of consumer goods and services flooded the American market. Advertisers, armed with new methods of color printing, bombarded potential customers with trade cards. Americans enjoyed and often saved the vibrant little advertisements found in product packages or distributed by local merchants. Many survive as historical records of commercialism in the United States.
- 1887
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Trade Card for Alfred Urbansky, Agent for Oil Paintings, 1887
In the last third of the nineteenth century, an unprecedented variety of consumer goods and services flooded the American market. Advertisers, armed with new methods of color printing, bombarded potential customers with trade cards. Americans enjoyed and often saved the vibrant little advertisements found in product packages or distributed by local merchants. Many survive as historical records of commercialism in the United States.
- Paintings of Resurrection and Madonna and Child, 1890-1915 - In 1890, Jenny Young Chandler, 25 years old and recently widowed, began working for the <em>New York Herald</em>. As a photojournalist and feature writer, Chandler captured life in Brooklyn, New York, and vicinity. She also documented collections of private individuals and museums -- some of which were featured in magazine articles for collectors. By 1922, the time of her death, she had produced over 800 glass plate negatives.
- 1890-1915
- Collections - Artifact
Paintings of Resurrection and Madonna and Child, 1890-1915
In 1890, Jenny Young Chandler, 25 years old and recently widowed, began working for the New York Herald. As a photojournalist and feature writer, Chandler captured life in Brooklyn, New York, and vicinity. She also documented collections of private individuals and museums -- some of which were featured in magazine articles for collectors. By 1922, the time of her death, she had produced over 800 glass plate negatives.
- Letter to John Trumbull from Charles Bulfinch, October 4, 1824 - Charles Bulfinch, third Architect of the Capitol, oversaw the completion of the U.S. Capitol from 1818 to 1826. He wrote this letter to artist John Trumbull in 1824 regarding the progress and the installation of Trumbull's paintings. Congress had commissioned Trumbull to create four Revolutionary-era paintings for the Rotunda. It would be two more years until the Capitol was finished and Trumbull's paintings hung.
- October 04, 1824
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Letter to John Trumbull from Charles Bulfinch, October 4, 1824
Charles Bulfinch, third Architect of the Capitol, oversaw the completion of the U.S. Capitol from 1818 to 1826. He wrote this letter to artist John Trumbull in 1824 regarding the progress and the installation of Trumbull's paintings. Congress had commissioned Trumbull to create four Revolutionary-era paintings for the Rotunda. It would be two more years until the Capitol was finished and Trumbull's paintings hung.
- Portrait Miniature, Probably of Mrs. Lydia Bradley, 1807 - In a time before photography, portrait miniatures were priceless keepsakes. These detailed paintings that accurately depicted loved ones survive as documents of their time and place. This example reflects the importance of classical antiquity to early nineteenth-century Americans. The stylish subject's "classic" pose, hair, and dress signified the rebirth of democracy and representative government in the young American republic.
- 1807
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Portrait Miniature, Probably of Mrs. Lydia Bradley, 1807
In a time before photography, portrait miniatures were priceless keepsakes. These detailed paintings that accurately depicted loved ones survive as documents of their time and place. This example reflects the importance of classical antiquity to early nineteenth-century Americans. The stylish subject's "classic" pose, hair, and dress signified the rebirth of democracy and representative government in the young American republic.
- "Deep Winter," 1946 - Dale Nichols (1904-1995) is best known for his paintings depicting the rural landscapes he remembered while growing up in a small town in Nebraska. Nichols moved away at an early age but repeatedly returned to the farm life of his youth in his paintings and illustrations. This Christmas card produced by the American Artist Group exemplifies his work.
- 1946
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"Deep Winter," 1946
Dale Nichols (1904-1995) is best known for his paintings depicting the rural landscapes he remembered while growing up in a small town in Nebraska. Nichols moved away at an early age but repeatedly returned to the farm life of his youth in his paintings and illustrations. This Christmas card produced by the American Artist Group exemplifies his work.
- Watercolor Painting, Woman in Classical Gown, 1810-1820 -
- 1810-1820
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Watercolor Painting, Woman in Classical Gown, 1810-1820