American 19th Century

The artist known as American 19th Century was active circa 1800, contributing to the visual culture of the early American Republic. Their surviving works, encompassing drawings, paintings, and prints, reveal a broad scope of interests ranging from natural history documentation to domestic and genre scenes.

The artist’s work is preserved in established institutions, notably the National Gallery of Art. The documented oeuvre currently represented in collections includes 5 paintings, 6 drawings, and 2 American 19th Century prints. Specific titles highlight this range: the scientific drawing Birds - U.S.P.R.R. Exp. & Surveys, 35th Parallel provides detailed documentation, while genre scenes like Dockside Scene and domestic subjects such as Feeding the Bird and the distinctive folk art painting Fraktur House illustrate everyday life. The work Bowl of Fruit further confirms the artist’s facility with still life subjects.

The preservation of these American 19th Century paintings and drawings in major collections ensures their historical relevance. As works from this early period, they are often considered part of the public domain, allowing for widespread study and the creation of high-quality prints and archival reproductions.