Breezing Up (A Fair Wind) (1876 CE)
The painting embodies the spirit of a nation rebuilding after the Civil War, with its depiction of a family working together to navigate the sea with winds that are breezing up.
USA
Artworks and artifacts from the United States, spanning indigenous traditions to modern creations. This collection reflects the diverse craftsmanship and cultural narratives of American history.
Sailing (1911 CE)
This oil painting, with its vivid interplay of light, color, and texture, captures the essence of sailing the American seascape through Hopper’s masterful realist lens.
Snap the Whip (1872 CE)
Snap the whip evokes the simplicity and joy of rural American life in the post-Civil War era, inviting viewers to reflect on a time of innocence amidst a rapidly urbanizing nation.
Summer (1898 CE)
This scene, bathed in the soft light of a New England summer, showcases Weir’s skill in blending portraiture with landscape.
Summer (1914 CE)
This artwork, part of a series of large-scale outdoor nude studies, portrays a nude woman and a clothed companion resting in a shaded waterside summer setting.
Summer Night, Riverside Drive (1909 CE)
Bathed in the soft glow of moonlight and streetlamps, the artwork portrays couples strolling and resting along Riverside Drive.
Night Feast (1921)
This expressionistic work of a night feast invites curiosity, blending reality and fantasy in a way that sparks wonder and personal interpretation.