"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.

Exhibition Blog
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.

Audio Guide
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.

Met Podcast
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.