Tour through twelve paintings done by John Singleton Copley. Most of the works are portraits but you can also view "Watson and the Shark," one of his most famous pieces. Click on each image to find a brief explanation and analysis.

As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Andrew John Henry Way is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his portrait and still life paintings.

As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Irving R. Wiles is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his work as a portrait painter.

Learn brief information from the National Postal Museum on Gilbert Stuart, famous American portrait painter, who was featured on the one cent postage stamp.

The Portrait of Ludocius Nonnius examines the bust of Hippocrates created by Peter Paul Rubens. The bust is part of the background scene for a larger, more famous painting of Rubens which can also be viewed.

This famous portrait of Madame de Pompadour proudly sits in the National Gallery in London. But who was this woman? The truth is told in this collection feature.

A magnificent Flash interactive tool useful for teaching and learning about the anatomical foundation of facial expression. Expandable animated images overlay each other to show both the structure of the skull and the muscles employed...

This resource from the CGFA and Carol Gerten-Jackson features images and a biography of American artist John Singleton Copley. The images are thumbnails of his paintings, which can be accessed for larger pictures.

This presentation from the CGFA and Carol Gerten-Jackson provides a nice, large image of Whistler's painting, "Portrait of the Artist's Mother: Arrangement in Gray and Black, No. 1." A great site for a picture of the famous painting.

Portraits of the deceased were painted onto plaster masks such as this one. The masks were shaped in molds, allowed to dry, painted and gilded, and then placed on the reclining mummy.

Many components of a portrait of George Washington have been removed. You need to uncover them with the red spy glass. As you find each piece you will learn how it plays an important roll in the value of the painting and why the artist...

Find a collection of 25 paintings by Renaissance-era master painters, including more than a dozen of Leonardo's most famous works. Paintings are accompanied by links to explanations of the artistic problems and puzzles that fascinated...

Howard University presents the painting by Malvin Gray Johson, "Booker T. Washington,"

Provides details about a historical marker on Mifflin. Includes a short biographical sketch plus links to three famous Mifflin portraits (by Benjamin West, Charles Wilson Peale & John Singleton Copley).

Here is a portrait of Mirabeau Lamar, part of artist Henry McArdle's collection of research for his painting, "The Battle of San Jacinto." Includes a link to an article on Lamar, from the "Handbook of Texas."

Here is a portrait of Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna by Paul L'Ouvrier. Part of artist Henry McArdle's collection of research for his painting, "The Battle of San Jacinto." Includes a link to an article on Santa Anna from the "Handbook of...

Here is a photo of General Sam Houston, which is part of artist Henry McArdle's notebook of research used in painting "The Battle of San Jacinto." Includes a link to an article on Houston.

This biography of van Gogh expresses his life as one who was important in the formation of Fauvism and expressionism.

This museum resource provides images, education resources, and a wonderful biography of artist Norman Rockwell.

This site lists museums that have John Trumbull (1756-1843 CE) paintings. Many of the museums have images and descriptions of the paintings online.

Notes provide useful background information about the group portrait of the Graham children painted by Hogarth in 1742. Includes ideas to extend the study of the painting to other disciplines.

This online gallery contains copies of many van Eyck paintings. Also includes a link to view his biography. A good source for reports and papers.

A Webmuseum English biographical essay of Vincent van Gogh, with a number of art illustrations.

An image of Stuart's "The Skater," as well as information on the creation of the painting. Includes more links to Stuart and this painting.