As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Joshua Johnson is described here along with information on his contributions to art. Johnson is the "earliest documented" African American painter.

The painting career of John Henry Twachtman is discussed in this biography. Also provided are images of five of Twachtman's works.

Six sonnets by the American Romantic era poet, including "Midsummer," "October," "November," "To an American Painter Departing for Europe," "Mutation," and "William Tell."

From the PBS series, American Masters, this is the biography for the American realist painter, Georgia O'Keeffe.

From the PBS series, American Masters, this is the biography for the 19th century American realist painter, Thomas Eakins.

This site provides illustrations and descriptions of Native American art and painting. Visual sampling of many Native American artists.

The Luce Foundation Center for American Art in the Smithsonian American Art Museum presents this short biography and photographic portrait of the Jewish-American social realist painter Ben Shahn. A link to a Shahn piece on view and where...

From the Luce Foundation Center at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, this is a portrait photograph and biography for the color field painter Kenneth Noland.

With this leasson plan, students will learn about prominent African American artist William H. Johnson and his influence both on the history of art and black American culture. Select a link for the desired grade level version of this...

Learn about Grafton Tyler Brown, the most successful African American artist in the 19th Century west, who lived his adult life as a white man.

Biographical account covers the life and career of Jacob Lawrence, African-American painter of the 20th century.

Biographical summary of the life and career of Frederic Remington, American painter and illustrator who specialized in depictions of the American West.

Biographical summary of the life and career of American painter Charles Demuth, the first American Cubist-Realist.

Biographical account covers the life and career of Grant Wood, an American painter, and leader in the art movement known as Regionalism.

Biographical account covers the life and career of Thomas Hart Benton, an American painter, and muralist who was involved in the art movement known as Regionalism.

brief biographical sketch of the life and career of American painter Roy Lichtenstein, a leading figure of the Pop Art movement.

Biographical account covers the life and career of Charles Alston, African-American painter and sculptor during the Harlem Renaissance.

Biographical summary of the life and career of American painter Cecilia Beaux who was known for portrait painting.

Biographical summary of the life and career of American painter Jackson Pollock who was a major figure in the abstract expressionism movement.

A short biography on the American painter Edward Hopper.

A concise biographical sketch that examines the contributions of African American painter and Pennsylvania native, Horace Pippin.

This Webmuseum site provides biographical information on American artist, Benjamin West (1738-1820 CE). Includes images of "The Death of General Wolfe," and "A Domestic Affliction."

As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, John Whetten Ehninger is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his portrait painting. Ehninger also worked as a genre painter and illustrator.

This site has a short biography with three enlargeable images of the work of Grandma Moses.