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Drawings March 2 - September 5, 1999 Paintings, watercolors, drawings, and portrait miniatures by the greatest names in American folk art -- Rufus Hathaway, Edward Hicks, Joshua Johnson, Ammi Phillips, and other artists working within naive and provincial traditions in the United States during the 18th and 19th centuries -- are featured in "American Folk Art in The Metropolitan Museum of Art" on view in The American Wing. The more than 125 works from the Metropolitan Museum’s distinguished collection of American folk art cover the full range of subject matter delineated by these artists -- portraiture, landscapes, mourning scenes, and historical and religious themes -- and feature such canonical works as "Lady with her Pets" (1790) by Rufus Hathaway; the portrait of Edward and Sarah Rutter (ca. 1805) by Joshua Johnson; "The Falls of Niagara" (1825) by Edward Hicks; and "Mrs. Mayer and Daughter" (1835-1840) by Ammi Phillips. Long the subject of debate by art historians, critics, folklorists, and other scholars, “folk art” is most often defined as art that is created by individuals who were not academically trained (although they may have acquired their skills through apprenticeship, observation, or informal learning) and that adheres to the aesthetic standards of the small communities within which or for which it was produced. Although they represent diverse backgrounds and worked in a broad range of styles, all of the artists presented in "American Folk Art in The Metropolitan Museum of Art" -- including nearly 60 named artists -- meet these criteria. A variety of educational programs and resources will be available in conjunction with this exhibition, including lectures, gallery talks, films, and programs and resources for teachers and families. More about the Exhibition About the Artists Selected Works
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