Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: The Progressive Era: 1896 1920
A comprehensive and detailed look at the changing political, social and economic landscape during the Progressive Era, 1896-1920. Readers will find well-organized links to readings, documents and external sources.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Maria Oakey Dewing
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Maria Oakey Dewing is described here along with information on his contributions to art through her love of landscape painting. Maria was married to the artist Thomas Wilmer...
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Artists, Making of African American Identity: V. 1
The artwork of four nineteenth-century free blacks expressed in portraits, landscapes, sculpture, and photography. Links to works from Joshua Johnson, Robert Scott Duncanson, Edmonia Lewis, and Augustus Washington are provided.
Library of Congress
Loc: American Memory: Conservation and Environment
A collection of maps of historical significance which show changes in the landscape due to many factors. Included are maps showing specific conservation projects. Maps are printable.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Homer Dodge Martin
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Homer Dodge Martin is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his "poetic, dreamy landscapes" painted from memory.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Joseph E. Yoakum
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Joseph E. Yoakum is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his interesting landscapes.
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: What Is Glacial Erosion?
An overview of the formation and existence of glaciers, and the effects of their movement.
Van Gogh Gallery
The Van Gogh Gallery: Thomas Doughty
Biographical account covers the life and career of Thomas Doughty, American landscape painter who was associated with the Hudson River School.
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: The Hudson River School
Primary source documents tell the story of the Hudson River School founded by artist Thomas Cole.
Van Gogh Gallery
The Van Gogh Gallery: Georgia O'keeffe
Biographical account covers the life and career of Georgia O'Keeffe, American artist known for her paintings of magnified flowers, animal skulls, and New Mexico desert landscapes.
Other
Ellen's Place: Thomas Moran, Artist of the Mountains
Biographical overview of Thomas Moran, renowned artist of western landscape paintings. Includes gallery of artwork.
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: The West, the Gilded and the Gritty: America, 1870 1912
Four nineteenth-century landscape paintings that suggest the meaning of the West in American life.
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: America, 1870 1912: Visions of the West
The National Humanities Center presents collections of primary resources compatible with the Common Core State Standards, historical documents, literary texts, and works of art, thematically organized with notes and discussion questions....