The century after the United States established its independence saw artists making works that were crucial to forming the country’s cultural identity.

A new collaboration between between ecologists and art historians explored whether it’s possible to get accurate information about landscape ecology from nineteenth century paintings. They studied the ...

Dearinger, David B., ed., "Paintings and Sculpture in the Collection of the National Academy of Design, Volume I, 1826-1925," New York, NY: Hudson Hills Press, (National Academy of Design), 2004, pg.

It may seem lately every time you walk into a museum you see an Asher Durand exhibition. Thirty years ago, we had the Summer of Sam. This year brings us the Summer of Durand. It’s hardly a bad thing.

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. George Gardner Rockwood and Napoleon ...