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Cliff Dwellers by George Bellows

George Bellows (American, 1882–1925). Cliff Dwellers, 1913. Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles County Fund (16.4). Photograph © 2009 Museum Associates/ LACMA.

"American Stories: Paintings of Everyday Life, 1765–1915"
This loan exhibition of more than one hundred masterpieces of American painting explores a major mode of artistic expression from the pre–Revolutionary War era to the beginning of World War I: figural scenes of ordinary people engaged in life's tasks and pleasures. See the exhibition preview for more information, including sponsorship credits.

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Our blog addresses some of the persistent themes that have captivated American artists across time. Join the conversation, or simply enjoy the historical information, scholarly insights, and lively discussions.

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For the exhibition's Audio Guide, Curators H. Barbara Weinberg and Carrie Rebora Barratt lead the way as notable commentators add their personal perspectives on extraordinary American scenes of ordinary life.

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A series of Met Podcast episodes related to the exhibition are now available. For example, in one recent episode, artist Eric Fischl takes a fresh look at two of the John Singer Sargent paintings that are included in the exhibition. See Met Podcast for a list of all available episodes.

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