We last discussed the importance of art exhibitions and their value to the seeker of art. I ran across an interesting piece of information the other day about what is thought by some to be one of the first pictures exhibited abroad that was painted in America .
Viewing works of art in John Singleton Copley’s time for the most part had been limited to private collectors. William Hogarth, a London painter, was said to have had the idea to exhibit art work to the public. One of Hogarth’s works was donated to a hospital in London. Soon this idea caught on and others thought that they should also let the public view their work. This was the beginning of art exhibitions and in 1759 London had its first public art showing. Yearly exhibits of the Society of Artists of Great Britain took place.
In 1765 John Singleton Copley painted a portrait of his half brother entitled, Boy With A Squirrel, and shipped it to a friend living in London. This painting was entered into the London exhibition in 1766. This painting was well received. Copley received accolades from the art critics.
Viewing works of art in John Singleton Copley’s time for the most part had been limited to private collectors. William Hogarth, a London painter, was said to have had the idea to exhibit art work to the public. One of Hogarth’s works was donated to a hospital in London. Soon this idea caught on and others thought that they should also let the public view their work. This was the beginning of art exhibitions and in 1759 London had its first public art showing. Yearly exhibits of the Society of Artists of Great Britain took place.
In 1765 John Singleton Copley painted a portrait of his half brother entitled, Boy With A Squirrel, and shipped it to a friend living in London. This painting was entered into the London exhibition in 1766. This painting was well received. Copley received accolades from the art critics.
You can find art history books, art exhibition catalogs and magazine back issues at Nella’s Books and Collectibles.
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