Noted for its vivid colours, elaborate use of symbols, and dedication to close observation of the natural world, the work of Pre-Raphaelite artists combines a deep engagement with the past and a modern realism that exemplifies the concerns of the age of steam travel. This survey traces the history of the Pre-Raphaelite movement.
Organized by the National Gallery of Art in Washington, this exhibition showcases a curated collection that highlights significant artistic works. It offers a unique opportunity to explore various themes and styles, reflecting the gallery's commitment to presenting diverse artistic expressions. Visitors can expect an engaging experience that connects history, culture, and creativity through the showcased pieces.
The book highlights the remarkable collection of 18th- and 19th-century British art assembled by Sir Edwin A. G. Manton and his wife, Florence. Gifted to the Clark Art Institute in 2007, the collection boasts over three hundred pieces, including notable works by renowned artists such as John Constable, J. M. W. Turner, Thomas Gainsborough, and William Blake. It showcases the Mantons' dedication to art and their significant contribution to the cultural heritage of British art.
"Thomas Cole's Journey" reexamines the influential American landscape artist Thomas Cole, highlighting his European roots and travels. It explores his major works, including "The Oxbow," as reflections of his experiences with British art and society, his love for American wilderness, and his critique of industrialization. The book also discusses Cole's impact on future artists.
"First published on the occasion of the exhibition 'David Hockney RA: 82 portraits and 1 still-life', Royal Academy of Arts, London, 2 July-2 October 2016"--Title page verso.
Thomas Cole (1801-1848) is widely acknowledged as the founder of American landscape painting. Born in England, Cole emigrated in 1818 to the United States, where he transformed British and continental European traditions to create a distinctive American idiom. He embraced the picturesque, which emphasized touristic pleasures, and the sublime, an aesthetic category rooted in notions of fear and danger. Including striking paintings and a broad range of works on paper, from watercolors to etchings, mezzotints, aquatints, engravings, and lithographs, this book explores the trans-Atlantic context for Cole's oeuvre. These works chart a history of landscape aesthetics and demonstrate the essential role of prints as agents of artistic transmission. The authors offer new interpretations of work by Cole and the British artists who influenced him, including J.M.W. Turner and John Constable, revealing Cole's debt to artistic traditions as he formulated a profound new category in art. the American sublime.
