The collection of American art at the newly renovated American Wing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art is a chronoloigcal exploration of the nation's major historical events as well as a celebration of its art.
The history of America in art —
The collection of American art at the newly renovated American Wing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art is a chronoloigcal exploration of the nation's major historical events as well as a celebration of its art.
Major historical events were immortalized in painting, such as in "Washington Crossing the Delaware" (pictured) by Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze.
The history of America in art —
Major historical events were immortalized in painting, such as in "Washington Crossing the Delaware" (pictured) by Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze.
This bronze statue of Abraham Lincoln was recently acquired by the Museum and portrays the President deep in thought.
The history of America in art —
This bronze statue of Abraham Lincoln was recently acquired by the Museum and portrays the President deep in thought.
The natural environment was of great importance to painters from the Hudson River School.
The history of America in art —
The natural environment was of great importance to painters from the Hudson River School.
The great wilderness is celebrated in "Kauterskill Clove," pictured here, by Sanford Robinson Gifford.
The history of America in art —
The great wilderness is celebrated in "Kauterskill Clove," pictured here, by Sanford Robinson Gifford.
Later works in the collection include John Singer Sargent's masterwork, "Madame Pierre Gautreau."
The history of America in art —
Later works in the collection include John Singer Sargent's masterwork, "Madame Pierre Gautreau."