Five famous portraits done by Gilbert Stuart including George Washington and John Adams. Click on the painting to find an explanation and brief analysis.

Shows several paintings of three American painters who not only studied abroad but chose to remain abroad. The paintings are described in detail, and full-screen images can be downloaded.

This is Edward Savage's portrait of George Washington, as well as some information on the painting.

"Portrait of a Woman" is shown here with minimal text. Click the links for a bibliography and other information about Paula Modersohn-Becker.

From this site you can learn a little bit about the Renaissance art movement's beginnings in Venice. You will also view 7 representative works from various artists.

This resource presents an image of the acubist sculpture by the French artist, Raymond Duchamp-Villon, entitled "Torso of a Young Man."

Gilbert Stuart was commissioned to paint the portraits of our nation's first five presidents. Read a little bit about the history of this set and see details of the images.

Provides Hicks' artwork, "Penn's Treaty with the Indians," as well as some brief information on the painting. Includes links to more related information.

Numerous links to Mary Cassatt's different pieces titled "The Bath".

See images painted by famous Dutch artists during the Baroque period. All images are scenes of daily life. Follow a link to learn more about painting in the 1600s.

Gallery that showcases the works of Canadian artist William Kurelek.

Portrays images of paintings by Canaidan artist William Berczy. Click on each image for an enlarged view and detailed information. A link below the few on this page leads to addtional paintings.

Presents a biography and the works of Canadian artist Lucius O'Brien. Click on each image for an enlarged view and details.

Presents a biography and the works of Canadian artist John Lyman. Click on each image for an enlarged view and details.

Presents a biography and the works of Canadian artist Homer Watson. Click on each image for an enlarged view and details.

Presents a biography and the works of Canadian artist Paul-Emile Borduas, who specialized in abstraction. Click on each image for an enlarged view and details.

Presents a biography and the works of Canadian landscape artist Tom Thomson. Although he was closely associated with the Group of Seven, he was not an official member.

The visitor may view "The Ambassadors" from Hans Holbein the Younger. The entire painting can be viewed in a larger format.

The Portrait of Ludocius Nonnius examines the bust of Hippocrates created by Peter Paul Rubens. The bust is part of the background scene for a larger, more famous painting of Rubens which can also be viewed.

A short biographical note on the life and career of J. M. W. Turner.

Gives background on the life and works of George Catlin. Links to several examples of his paintings.

"Cattelya Orchid and Three Brazilian Hummingbirds," by Martin Johnson Heade is shown and analyzed on this site. Also, a short exercise on the five senses, and a word puzzle at the end for students to try.

Tour through twelve paintings done by John Singleton Copley. Most of the works are portraits but you can also view "Watson and the Shark," one of his most famous pieces. Click on each image to find a brief explanation and analysis.

This famous portrait of Madame de Pompadour proudly sits in the National Gallery in London. But who was this woman? The truth is told in this collection feature.