Tarbell (1862-1938) was a major painter of his era, extremely

This clear, thorough, and reliable survey of American painting and sculpture from colonial times to the present day covers all the major artists and their works, outlines the social and cultural backgrounds of each period, and includes 409 illustrations integrated with the text. Although some determining factors in American art are considered, Matthew Baigell views the rich and diverse achievements of American art as the result of the efforts and talents of a pluralistic society rather than as fitting into a particular mold.This edition includes corrections and revisions to the text, an updated bibliography, and 13 new illustrations.

A new look at a nationally admired American impressionist painter and teacher.

First Published in 1997. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

This is the first installment of a fully illustrated catalogue of the Academy's priceless collection of paintings and sculptures.