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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 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. <ref> [ | + | 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.<ref>[https://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/255646/William-Michael-Harnett William Harnett] Encyclopædia Britannica Online</ref> |
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| + | Harnet preferred, for his [[Famous Still Life Paintings|still life]] subjects, musical instruments, hunted animals and firearms. | ||
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| + | Harnett’s expertise in ''trompe d’oeil'' inspired an entire [[Painting Schools|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 == | ||
| − | + | [[Image:Harnett Attention Company.jpg|thumb|Attention Company.]] | |
*[[Gallery of American Masterpieces]] | *[[Gallery of American Masterpieces]] | ||
*[[American Painting]] | *[[American Painting]] | ||
| + | *[[Best American Still Life Painters]] | ||
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| + | [[Image:Harnett The Bankers Table.jpg|thumb|left|270px|The Bankers Table.]] | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
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*[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] | ||
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| + | [[Image:Harnett Still Life with Three Castles.jpg|thumb|center|400px|Still Life with Three Castles.]] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:30, September 26, 2018
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]
Cincinnati Enquirer at the White House.
See also
External links
References
- ↑ William Harnett Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- ↑ William M. Hartnett