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Harvard University

American Landscape and Architectural Design, 1850 1920

For Students 9th - 10th
This photographic collection has over 2,000 images of American landscapes and architectural features built during the period 1850-1920. You can search by keyword, subject, by name, or by state.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Richard Mayhew

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Richard Mayhew is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his abstract landscape.
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PBS

Pbs: Sister Wendy's American Collection: City Landscape by Joan Mitchell

For Students 9th - 10th
Webpage describing City Landscape, a painting by Joan Mitchell from the Art Institute of Chicago. Image of art provided as well as an option of a larger version or a detail viewer that can be navigated. Also includes a quote about the...
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Brooklyn Museum

Brooklyn Museum: "Under the Open Sky": Landscape Sketches by Nineteenth Century

For Students 9th - 10th
The 2007 long-term exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum, ""Under the Open Sky": Landscape Sketches by Nineteenth-Century American Artists" is presented here with selected works from the exhibit.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: George Fuller

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, George Fuller is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his portrait and landscape paintings.
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Albright-Knox Art Gallery

Albright Knox Art Gallery: Three Ways to Make a Scene

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will analyze landscapes by three artists. After learning about the horizon line, they will create their own painted and collaged landscapes inspired by one of the artists.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Timothy H. O'sullivan

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Timothy H. O'Sullivan is described here along with information on his contributions to art through photography including landscape photography.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Travels in America 1750 1920

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of narratives by Americans and foreigners telling of their travels in America. Information about the people, the landscapes and the times.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Gregory Gillespie

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, this site provides biographical information on Gregory Gillespie in addition to an extensive listing of his works as displayed at the museum.
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Other

Global Gallery: Albert Bierstadt

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a short history of Bierstadt's life. Also includes a link to view other works by Bierstadt.