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The Wadsworth Atheneum, the oldest public art museum in the U.S., houses a significant collection of American art, showcased in a lavish two-volume set. Elizabeth Mankin Kornhauser chronicles the museum's rich history, detailing the contributions of both renowned and lesser-known artists, and provides in-depth entries on over 550 paintings, including notable works from the Hudson River School. The narrative explores the evolution of American cultural development through the lens of private collectors and significant donations, making this catalogue a vital resource for understanding American painting and art patronage.
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American Paintings Before 1945 in the Wadsworth Atheneum, Elizabeth Mankin Kornhauser
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- Released
- 1997
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- Title
- American Paintings Before 1945 in the Wadsworth Atheneum
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Elizabeth Mankin Kornhauser
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Released
- 1997
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 904
- ISBN13
- 9780300066715
- Category
- Art / Culture, Maps and Travel, World history
- Description
- The Wadsworth Atheneum, the oldest public art museum in the U.S., houses a significant collection of American art, showcased in a lavish two-volume set. Elizabeth Mankin Kornhauser chronicles the museum's rich history, detailing the contributions of both renowned and lesser-known artists, and provides in-depth entries on over 550 paintings, including notable works from the Hudson River School. The narrative explores the evolution of American cultural development through the lens of private collectors and significant donations, making this catalogue a vital resource for understanding American painting and art patronage.