National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: Still Life Painting [Pdf]
A look at the history of still-life painting through a printable catalog of multiple example works of art. Images are accompanied by descriptions and detailed examinations of their elements, meanings, and context.
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Columbus Museum of Art: Curator's View: Picasso Cubist Still Life
See the cubist still life painting 'Still Life with Compote and Glass' by Pablo Picasso, in this Curator's View series description and image from the Columbua Museum of Art.
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: Inside Scoop: Dutch Still Life [Pdf]
A kid-friendly printable packet that walks you through the "what's" and the "why's" of a Dutch food still-life painting. Also includes a fun cookie recipe!
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The Worldwide Art Gallery: Still Life
This site has a basic description of still-life art with several famous examples from great painters.
Art Institute of Chicago
Art Institute of Chicago: Art Access: William M. Harnett
View nineteenth-century American trompe o'eil still life "For Sunday's Dinner" by William Harnett, with context and analysis.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Still Life With a Ginger Jar and Eggplants
From the Metropolitan Museum of Art the impressionist painting "Still Life with a Ginger Jar and Eggplants" by Paul Cezanne, is described in a short paragraph and presented with a large-format image.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Still Life With Apples and a Pot of Primroses
From the Metropolitan Museum of Art the impressionist painting "Still Life with Apples and a Pot of Primroses" by Paul Cezanne, is described in a short paragraph and presented with a large-format image.
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Wichita Art Museum
The focus at the Wichita Art Museum is on American art: American Character, American Still Life Traditions, American West, American Paradise, Americans Abroad, American City, American Continent, Independent American Visions, and Triumph...
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J. Paul Getty Museum: Paul Cezanne: Still Life With Blue Pot
Still Life with Blue Pot, watercolor, about 1900, by Paul Cezanne.
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Web Gallery of Art: Still Life With Birds
An image of "Still-Life with Birds", created by Master of the Hartford Still-Life before 1607 (Oil on canvas).
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Web Gallery of Art: Still Life With a Violinist
An image of "Still-Life with a Violinist", created by Master of the Acquavella Still-Life, c. 1620 (Oil on canvas, 83 x 118 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Fruit Still Life With a Vase of Flowers
An image of "Fruit Still-Life with a Vase of Flowers", created by Master of the Hartford Still-Lifez (Oil on canvas).
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Still Life With Plaster Casts by Baron Armand Pierre Seguier
Still Life with Plaster Casts photographed by Baron Armand-Pierre Seguier, 1839-42.
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Early American Still Life With Steak by Sharon Core
Early American -- Still Life with Steak by Sharon Core, 2008.
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: Works on Paper (American 18th Century)
A collection of prints, drawings and photographs at the National Gallery of Art from the Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch Collection. Nice examples of early American drawings and prints.
Albright-Knox Art Gallery
Albright Knox Art Gallery: How Observant Are You?
Pop artists of the 1960s encouraged people to look more closely at the everyday objects around them. How observant are your students? This lesson plan focuses on observation, memory, and home and classroom environments.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Emil Carlsen
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Emil Carlsen is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his still life paintings.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: George Seeley
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, George Seeley is described here along with information on his contributions to art through photography (primarily still life photography).
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Smithsonian American Art Museum: Andrew John Henry Way
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Andrew John Henry Way is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his portrait and still life paintings.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Esther Before Ahasuerus by Artemisia Gentileschi
At a time where still-life paintings ruled the art world this leading 17th century female painter set out to break all the rules. Read about the artist and the story behind the painting.
Kinder Art
Kinder Art: Drawing (Lesson Plans)
Forty creative lesson plans on drawing for students of all ages! Each one gives an example, a list of materials, and step-by-step directions. Many of the activities also provide a list of books, vocabulary, extensions, and more!
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Charles Burchfield
Charles Burchfield is profiled at this site in a format that begins with a brief biographical sketch of his life. His works are then listed by appearance in the museum's database. Each work is presented in thumbnail format with brief...
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Smithsonian American Art Museum: Arshile Gorky
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, this site provides biographical information on Arshile Gorky in addition to an extensive listing of his works as displayed at the museum.
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Early American Paintings in the Worcester Art Museum
A site with examples and information about early American paintings from 1671-1829. Use the timeline to click on a time period, or click and select by artist, genre, or place of origin. Also includes an extensive bibliography.
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