American Still Life Painting, 1800-1900
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American Still Life Painting, 1800-1900
"Beginning in the 19th century, still life painting became a popular medium of artistic expression in the United States. While the Peale family of Philadelphia produced extraordinary still life paintings during the 18th century, the next generation of artists added their own mark to this important tradition, which dates back to Renaissance Europe. Many American artists painted humble subjects like fruit and flowers because they were the most readily available props. Over time, compositions became
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