COLLECTING HISTORICAL AMERICAN ART
For those looking to explore the world of vintage and historical american art, this curated list of online resources includes galleries, print fairs, and other valuable resources to guide your journey. The guide serves as a starting point to deepen your knowledge and appreciation of fine art prints. While it may not have all the answers, it will help set you on the right path as an online art resource.
Prints offer an excellent entryway into art collecting, allowing you to discover various styles, techniques, and artists without a significant financial investment. Whether you're drawn to contemporary, traditional, or experimental works, prints provide a diverse and accessible way to build your collection.
Galleries Specializing in Historical American Art
Here's a selection of well-informed art galleries:
- Aaron Galleries — Chicago, IL
- Anderson Galleries, Inc. — Beverly Hills, CA
- Antonio Raimo Galleries — Atlanta, GA
- Bedford Fine Art Gallery — Bedford, PA
- The Cooley Gallery — Old Lyme, CT
- Del Monte Fine Art — Carmel, CA
- George Stern Fine Arts — Los Angeles, CA
- Helena Fox Fine Art — Charleston, SC
- Highlands Art Gallery — Lambertville, NJ
- James R. Ross Fine Art — Indianapolis, IN
- Joel Oppenheimer, Inc. — Chicago, IL
- Josh Hardy Galleries — Carmel, CA
- Kiechel Fine Art — Lincoln, NE
- Kodner Gallery — St. Louis, MO
- Madron Gallery of American Art — Chicago, IL
- Mark Murray Fine Paintings — New York, NY
- Meyer Gallery — Santa Fe, NM
- M.S. Rau — New Orleans, LA
- Saks Galleries — Denver, CO
- Schoelkopf Gallery — New York, NY
- Schwarz Gallery — Philadelphia, PA
- Schoonover Studios Ltd. — Wilmington, DE
- Questroyal Fine Art — New York, NY
- William A. Karges Fine Art — Carmel, CA
- Vallarino Fine Art — NYC & Millbrook, NY
- Vose Galleries — Boston, MA
- Zaplin Lampert Gallery — Santa Fe, NM
Related collecting guides: Fine Art Prints and Folk Art .
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Museums and Organizations Specializing in Historical American Art
- Amon Carter Museum — Fort Worth, TX
- Addison Gallery of American Art — Andover, MA
- Frick Art & Historical Center — Pittsburgh, PA
- Gilcrease Museum — Tulsa, OK
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum — Boston, MA
- The Long Island Museum — Stony Brook, NY
- Morris Museum of Art — Augusta, GA
- New Britain Museum of American Art — New Britain, CT
- The Parrish Art Museum — Southampton, NY
- Peabody Essex Museum — Salem, MA
- Reynolda House Museum of American Art — Winston-Salem, NC
- Smithsonian American Art Museum — Washington, DC
- Terra Foundation for American Art — Chicago, IL
- Westmoreland Museum of American Art — Greensburg, PA
- Whitney Museum of American Art — New York, NY
Books on Historical American Art
For the most recent books, check with a local bookstore or one of the Art Bookstores around the country. Powell's Books in Portland, OR is a very good source for new and used art books. Your local library can also be a valuable resource for research and discovering art books.
Art Magazines
Online Art Resources for American Art
Historical American Art Collections:
Art Blogs with Info on Historical American Art
- Arts Journal — The daily digest of arts, culture & ideas
- Arts & Letters Daily — Lots of available links
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