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'''William Michael Harnett''' (1848 - 1892) was an Irish-born [[American]] [[painter]]. | '''William Michael Harnett''' (1848 - 1892) was an Irish-born [[American]] [[painter]]. | ||
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| + | Harnett’s expertise in trompe d’oeil inspired an entire American school of this style of painting in the later nineteenth century that continued into the nineteen twenties. There were many skilled practitioners in this style, but most critics agree that William Harnett was unsurpassed in his elegance of design and skill of execution. <ref> [http://www.irish-society.org/Hedgemaster%20Archives/Hartnett.htm William M. Hartnett] </ref> | ||
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| + | [[Image:Harnett The Old Violin.jpg|thumb|left|The Old Violin.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Harnett Cincinnati Enquirer.jpg|thumb|Cincinnati Enquirer at the [[White House]].]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Harnett Old Models.jpg|thumb|center|Old Models.]] | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
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*[[Gallery of American Masterpieces]] | *[[Gallery of American Masterpieces]] | ||
*[[American Painting]] | *[[American Painting]] | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
*[http://www.oceansbridge.com/oil-paintings/section.php?xSec=2443 William M Harnett Oil Paintings] | *[http://www.oceansbridge.com/oil-paintings/section.php?xSec=2443 William M Harnett Oil Paintings] | ||
*[http://www.artcyclopedia.com/artists/harnett_william_michael.html William Harnet] | *[http://www.artcyclopedia.com/artists/harnett_william_michael.html William Harnet] | ||
| + | *[http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Harnett.html William Michael Harnett] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
Revision as of 22:36, October 23, 2008
William Michael Harnett (1848 - 1892) was an Irish-born American painter.
Harnett’s paintings were extremely popular with the public, but most critics thought his works were mere trickery. Both groups ignored his outstanding skill in abstract composition. After a long period of disrepute, Harnett’s works again were appreciated and sought after in the mid-20th century. [1]
Harnet preferred, for his still life subjects, musical instruments, hunted animals and firearms.
Harnett’s expertise in trompe d’oeil inspired an entire American school of this style of painting in the later nineteenth century that continued into the nineteen twenties. There were many skilled practitioners in this style, but most critics agree that William Harnett was unsurpassed in his elegance of design and skill of execution. [2]
See also
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References
- ↑ William Harnett Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- ↑ William M. Hartnett