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Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.
American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.
Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of folk art on 1stDibs.
- Who painted George Washington?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024A few artists painted George Washington. However, painter Gilbert Stuart arguably produced the most well-known portrait of the first American president in 1796. Another famous portrayal of Washington is Washington Crossing the Delaware, painted by Emanuel Leutze in 1851, decades after Washington's death. During his lifetime, Washington also sat for the artists Charles Willson Peale, Joseph Wright, William Dunlap, Robert Edge Pine, John Ramage, John Trumbull, William Williams, Adolf Ulrik Wertmüller and James Sharples. Explore a large collection of American art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How accurate various paintings of George Washington are varies. Generally, experts believe Charles Willson Peale's George Washington at the Battle of Princeton to be the most accurate portrayal of the first U.S. president. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of portrait paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jean-Antoine Houdon's sculpture of George Washington is made of marble. It is currently on display in the rotunda area of the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond. You'll find a variety of Jean-Antoine Houdon art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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