American artists

Experience the creativity and talent of American artists. Explore a collection of stunning artwork that showcases the diverse styles and perspectives of these talented individuals.
Impressionism, Art, John Singer Sargent, Henri Matisse, Paul Gauguin, Paul Cézanne, Chess Game, American Artists, American Art

Artist: John Singer Sargent | Year (completed): 1907 | Period: Impressionism Chess was a game that Sargent enjoyed playing a lot and took with him when he went on painting trips. In the summer of 1907, Sargent visited Purtud, a small town in the Val d'Aosta on the Swiss-Italian border, and painted his nieces and friends there. Like how he frequently chose the attire for the women in his formal commissioned portraits, he often packed up exotic shawls and clothing to have his friends and…

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Emily Czurak
The Painted Prism: WOMEN ARTISTS: Jane Peterson Paul Cézanne, Art, Illustrators, Lady, Portrait, Impressionist Art, Figurative Art, Artist, Art Gallery

self-portrait Jane Peterson, one of America's most innovative artists, is the featured artist for June, in my Woman Artist Series. She was a remarkable woman who lived a life of travel, independence, and adventure -- not common among her contemporaries. JANE PETERSON Here are 10 things to know about Jane Peterson, along with photos of her wonderful paintings and a few images and self-portraits of Jane, herself: 1. Peterson's birth name was Jennie Christine. She officially changed her name to…

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Barb Ferguson