19th Century Folk Art

Period: 19th Century

Pair of Early 19th Century Spongeware Pottery Plates

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These early sponge pottery plates are 8 1/2 " in size and unusual stoneware form. The condition is very good. Great on a wall or in a cabinet. Sold as a...

Category

American Country Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Early 19th Century Spongeware Pottery Plates

Senufo Bed

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A West African Senufo bed hand carved from a single tree having four tapered legs with a raised headrest and decorative scallop detail.

Category

South African Tribal Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Senufo Bed

American Carnival Wagon or Band Organ Carved Female Head

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Late 19th century American carnival wagon or band organ female head carving. Very detailed wood carving with great old white painted surface. Presented on a...

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American Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

American Carnival Wagon or Band Organ Carved Female Head

19th Century Brass Polished Candlestick Holders

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These early mid-19th century brass polished push up candlestick holders are in pristine condition. This pair are the push up style.

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American Country Antique 19th Century Folk Art

19th Century Brass Polished Candlestick Holders

Large Carved Wooden Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog

Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight

Large Carved Wooden Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog This fierce looking beast dates from the 19th Century, he is carved in wood and was originally painted ...

Category

Tibetan Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Paint

Large Carved Wooden Temple Lion, Pixiu or Foo Dog

Large 19th Century Sponge Ware Mixing or Fruit Bowl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This monumental sponge ware pottery bowl is in fine condition and is great light blue colors.

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American Country Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Large 19th Century Sponge Ware Mixing or Fruit Bowl

Early Salmon Painted Nantucket Light Ship Basket, Late 19th Century

Located in Nantucket, MA

9” Open round salmon painted Nantucket Lightship basket with wooden ears and original paint. The nails on the interior bottom indicate this was probably used as a vegetable baske...

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American Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Oak, Paint, Reed

Early Salmon Painted Nantucket Light Ship Basket, Late 19th Century

19th Century Folk Art Horseshoe Andirons / Handmade

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These folky handmade horse shoe andirons are in good condition and are very sturdy and heavy. Wonderful western Folk Art.

Category

American Adirondack Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Iron

19th Century Folk Art Horseshoe Andirons / Handmade

19th Century American Traveling Circus Carousel or Circus Wagon Carvings

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Pair of American 19th century circus wagon or traveling carousel three-dimensional wood carved faces. From an early American traveling circus. Many layers...

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American Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art

19th Century American Traveling Circus Carousel or Circus Wagon Carvings

19th Century Original Paint Decorated Captains Chair with Eagle and Stars

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This amazing all original painted and decorated sea captains chair from New England. This chair has the original gilded surface and a red painted base. This plank seat chair is in gr...

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American American Classical Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Pine

19th Century Original Paint Decorated Captains Chair with Eagle and Stars

19th Century Wooden Gingerbread Mold

Located in Vista, CA

Wooden gingerbread mold (Horseman), circa 1860-1880.

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European Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Wooden Gingerbread Mold

19th Century New England Original Painted Two-Door Wall Cupboard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This amazing mustard painted wall cupboard has the best painted surface and is in sturdy condition. This heavy cupboard is a great storage unit for collection of dishes or clothing. ...

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American Country Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Pine

19th Century New England Original Painted Two-Door Wall Cupboard

Early Schooner Model Diorama- Florence of Providence

Located in Norwell, MA

Early two-masted schooner model diorama of the schooner model Florence of Providence. With wheel, anchor, chain, lifeboat, cabin, hatch, winch, boom, bo...

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Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Early Schooner Model Diorama- Florence of Providence

19th Century Large Swiss Folk Art Carving of a Leaping Bull

Located in Brecht, BE

A very large and extremely imposing 19th century Swiss Folk Art carving of a Leaping Bull. Formerly hung under the overhanging eaves of a butcher's shop (chalet) in Bulle, Switzerlan...

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Swiss Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Large Swiss Folk Art Carving of a Leaping Bull

American Federal Period Cast Iron Eagle

Located in York County, PA

This cast iron eagle is one of the earliest sculptural forms that one will encounter in the marketplace. It is also one of the most attractive and ico...

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American Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Iron

American Federal Period Cast Iron Eagle

Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Pale Blue Green, Yellow, Coral Rug

Located in Port Washington, NY

West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine oriental rugs. Oushak rugs s...

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Turkish Oushak Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Pale Blue Green, Yellow, Coral Rug

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19th Century Butcher Block Side Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This cool side table was used for butchering meat and chopping. Makes a great side table in a rustic atmosphere or cottage. Found in a cabin in Pennsy...

Category

American Adirondack Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Pine

19th Century Butcher Block Side Table

Unusual 19th Century Original Red Painted Storage Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fantastic original red painted storage box is made in the form of a old New England measure with a make do lid. The painted surface is undistu...

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American Country Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Unusual 19th Century Original Red Painted Storage Box

Pair of 19th Century Oval Spongeware Serving Bowls

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This pair of vibrant blue and white spongeware pottery oval serving bowls. The pair are in pristine condition.

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American Country Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Pair of 19th Century Oval Spongeware Serving Bowls

Antique Handsome Serapi Carpet, Handmade Wool Carpet Red Navy, Light Blue, Ivory

Located in Port Washington, NY

19th century Persian Serapi carpets are some of the most highly prized and sought-after antique Persian carpets in the world. They are characterized by their bold, geometric designs, vivid colors, and exceptional quality. Serapi carpets were originally woven in the Heriz region of northwestern Iran, but the term "Serapi" was coined by Western carpet dealers in the late 19th century to distinguish a higher-quality version of the Heriz carpet. Serapi carpets were made using the finest wool, which was dyed using natural, vegetable-based dyes. The wool was then spun by hand and woven into carpets using a symmetrical knotting technique. One of the defining features of 19th century Persian Serapi carpets is their bold, large-scale geometric designs. These designs often feature medallions, rosettes, and intricate borders, rendered in a palette of rich, saturated colors such as crimson, indigo, and gold. The colors used in Serapi carpets were achieved through a painstaking dyeing process that involved boiling the wool in vats of natural dyes, such as madder root or indigo. Another hallmark of 19th century Persian Serapi carpets is their durability and sturdiness. The wool used to make these carpets was of exceptional quality, with a high lanolin content that made it resistant to wear and tear. Additionally, the carpets were woven with a tight, dense pile that added to their strength and longevity. The size of 19th century Persian Serapi carpets is another factor that sets them apart from other antique Persian carpets. These carpets were typically large, with sizes ranging from 9 feet by 12 feet to 12 feet by 18 feet. Their large size was made custom for use in grand, formal spaces such as ballrooms and reception halls. Overall, 19th century Persian Serapi carpets are considered to be some of the most beautiful and valuable...

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Persian Serapi Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Antique Handsome Serapi Carpet, Handmade Wool Carpet Red Navy, Light Blue, Ivory

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Sponge Ware Pottery or 19th century Bean Pot

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This oversize sponge ware pottery bean pot is in good condition and is perfect for fruit or a bake dish.

Category

American Country Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Sponge Ware Pottery or 19th century Bean Pot

Wooden Gingerbread Mold

Located in Vista, CA

Wooden gingerbread mold, (Man with Knapsack).

Category

European Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Wooden Gingerbread Mold

19th Century Carved Wood Dog Family, Folk Art

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Single dad dog family! Great carved wooden dogs from Guatemala. Anatomically correct details on faces and bodies! Dad measures 27x6.5x16.75H, female measu...

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Guatemalan Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Carved Wood Dog Family, Folk Art

Early 19th Century Wall Box from Pennsylvania

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This handmade wall box is made of walnut and is all hand-cut square nail and dovetailed construction. The drawer is dovetailed and retains the original handbl...

Category

American American Classical Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Wall Box from Pennsylvania

Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug, Handmade Oriental Rug, Ivory, Navy, Rust

Located in Port Washington, NY

The best of Kashan’s from the late 19th and early 20th centuries are referred to as Motasham Kashan’s. They are some of the most finely woven of all Persian rugs...

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Persian Kashan Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug, Handmade Oriental Rug, Ivory, Navy, Rust

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Monumental Early 19th Century Hand-Carved Dough Bowl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This hand-carved and original grungy undisturbed surface large dough bowl is in good condition with minor hairlines and worn patina.

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American Primitive Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Monumental Early 19th Century Hand-Carved Dough Bowl

19th Century Dummyboard, Folk Art from Sweden

Located in Brecht, BE

Found in Sweden, this lifesize dummy board is a unique and quirky object, contemporary art to me.

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Swedish Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Dummyboard, Folk Art from Sweden

Collection of 19th Century American Eel Fishing Gigs

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Collection of nine early blacksmith-made iron eel fishing gigs. Collected in the Northeast. Majority are hand-forged. Heights range from 10" - 18.". Stands range...

Category

American Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Collection of 19th Century American Eel Fishing Gigs

Rare Tuareg Nomadic Boots

Located in Antwerp, BE

Tuareg nomadic people leather boots.

Category

Nigerien Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Leather

Rare Tuareg Nomadic Boots

19th Century Spongeware Bowls Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This pair of large and small mixing bowls have double rings around the pattern and are in great condition. It’s very hard to find the matching set. Great on a shelf or in a collectio...

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American Country Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Spongeware Bowls Set

English Brass and Mahogany Yacht Binnacle Southampton, Circa 1870

Located in Hollywood, SC

English yacht binnacle mounted on a mahogany rope motif base, oval glass viewing port, with the original removable brass vented side light and carrying handle. Binnacle is fitted with an interior compass submerged in alcohol signed...

Category

English Victorian Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Brass

English Brass and Mahogany Yacht Binnacle Southampton, Circa 1870

Weathered Oxcart Hub

Located in New York, NY

A beautifully detailed and weathered Chinese oxcart hub. Perfect for a stand or side table, Shandong province, circa 1880. M843.

Category

Chinese Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Elm

Weathered Oxcart Hub

Special Tramp Art Box of Drawers

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

An especially sweet four-drawer hand-carved "tramp art" box. The top is decorated with a symbolic heart and arrow, a common design element in Tramp Art. The drawers are embellished with porcelain knobs. Carved ladies boots...

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American Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Special Tramp Art Box of Drawers

American Oil on Canvas of Landscape in Original Gilt Frame, Circa 1870

Located in Hollywood, SC

American oil on canvas of landscape depicting mountains, meadows, and a stream in the original mounted foliage gilt frame. Late 19th Century.

Category

American American Empire Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Gold Leaf

American Oil on Canvas of Landscape in Original Gilt Frame, Circa 1870

19th Century French Rooster Weathervane

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine French full bodied gilt copper rooster weathervane, with expressive face, fully formed tail and fantastic verdigris surface, on contemporary cast iron base

Category

French Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Copper, Iron

19th Century French Rooster Weathervane

Hand Built Model of an English Fishing Smack

Located in Woodbury, CT

Fully fitted with proper sails (colored the tint that they would have been after their first proofing coat), chains and anchor, it proudly displays its workman roots. Employed throug...

Category

British Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Oak

Hand Built Model of an English Fishing Smack

Recumbent Dog Hooked Rug

Located in Darnestown, MD

A vibrant kaleidoscopic background sets off this charming reclining dog hooked rug. The dog has whimsical yellow paws; ears and nose adding to his unique charm. The initials EG are...

Category

American Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Recumbent Dog Hooked Rug

African Currency of the AFO People from Nigeria on a Metal Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful, museum quality display stand of a late 19th century Hoe or Shovel currency. Four available for individual purchase.

Category

African Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Metal

African Currency of the AFO People from Nigeria on a Metal Stand

Solid Brass Deck Plate

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass deck plate. Dimensions: 17.5" diameter.

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Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Solid Brass Deck Plate

19th Century Siberian Eskimo Pipe, Alaska

Located in New York, NY

Siberian Eskimo people were introduced to tobacco in the 17th century, acquiring it from European traders in exchange for furs. Pipes based on European models, such as this example, ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Leather, Hide

19th Century Siberian Eskimo Pipe, Alaska

One of a Kind Antique Carved Wood Group Statue Sculpture by Emile Boisseau

Located in Lisse, NL

Unique 19th century French wooden sculpture. This large and figural group is titled 'La Defense Du Foyer' which translates as 'the protection of the spous.' This impressive sculpture is in good and original condition and this ripped hunter defenitely looks ready to fight off anyone or anything threatening his spous. This sculpture is attributed to Emile Andre...

Category

French Neoclassical Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

One of a Kind Antique Carved Wood Group Statue Sculpture by Emile Boisseau

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19th Century Rare Sponge / Spatter Ware Soft Paste Pitcher and Bowl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This very early spatter pitcher and bowl is in soft paste and is from circa 1820-1840. The quality is the very best. The set is in pristine condition. The bowl measures 12.75 inches ...

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American Country Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Rare Sponge / Spatter Ware Soft Paste Pitcher and Bowl

Rare 19th Century Yellow Ware Mocha Seaweed Potty

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This rare yellow ware child's potty has the blue sponged or seaweed design and is in fine condition. Great addition to any yellow ware or mocha collection.

Category

American Country Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Rare 19th Century Yellow Ware Mocha Seaweed Potty

Sponge Ware 19th Century Mush Cup/Large

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 19th century monumental mush c & s in sponge ware is quite rare to find and is in pristine condition. Great addition to any collection.

Category

American Country Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Sponge Ware 19th Century Mush Cup/Large

Pair of Sponge Ware Mixing Bowls

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This pair of two different size pottery mixing bowls are in good condition. Minor wear on base consistent with age and use. One is like a shorter bake dis...

Category

American Adirondack Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Sponge Ware Mixing Bowls

Early American Plains Stone Buffalo Hunting Talisman

Located in South Burlington, VT

Native America Plains hand-carved and hand-painted stone Buffalo Hunting Talisman in the form of a buffalo hoof with human effigy head and tail , granite, 1800-1900 Dimensions: 12 inches high and 9.5 inches wide, Provenance: old mid west collection Hand-carved with great old paint and patina an authentic old work of art that is likely unique Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our works of art come with our lifetime authenticity guarantee. Our gallery has been dealing in authentic Native...

Category

American Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Granite

Early American Plains Stone Buffalo Hunting Talisman

Collection of Three 19th Century Sponge Ware Vegetable Bowls

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a group of three sponge ware vegetable bowls all in mint condition. The pair of bowls are 8.5" long x 6" wide. The third bowl is 6.5" wide x 9" long. These three bowls are so...

Category

American Country Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Collection of Three 19th Century Sponge Ware Vegetable Bowls

Barn Raising Log Cabin Quilt

Located in Darnestown, MD

This Classic barn raising log cabin quilt is done with an unusual color palette. Solid and printed oranges and browns are beautifully combined. The quilt is in excellent condition. M...

Category

American Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Barn Raising Log Cabin Quilt

Pair of Early 19th Century Carved Court Jesters Figural Carvings

Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight

A very fine pair of early 19th century carved figures, of Court Jesters These bearded gentlemen have been superbly carved in the finest detail, they original came from a piece of ea...

Category

English Country Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Early 19th Century Carved Court Jesters Figural Carvings

Painted Miniature Normandy Church

Located in Washington, DC

Painted miniature Normandy church. Two pieces. The doors on the bottom level open.

Category

French Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Painted Miniature Normandy Church

19th Century Sponge Ware Pottery Serving Bowl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a large 19th century sponge ware serving bowl with a fluted rim. The condition is very good.

Category

American Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Sponge Ware Pottery Serving Bowl

Fine Shaped Burl Tabletop with Compass Star Inlay

Located in Greenwich, CT

Very fine English early 19th Century solid burl yewwood tabletop with molded edge and scalloped sides with mahogany and sycamore compass star inlay, the who...

Category

English William IV Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Yew

Fine Shaped Burl Tabletop with Compass Star Inlay

Moroccan Blue & White Ceramic Footed Vase from Fez with Silver Filigree

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Antique Moroccan blue and white ceramic footed vase from Fez. Moorish style handcrafted vase adorned with fine filigree silver nickel work, with two handles. Antique Hispano Moresq...

Category

Moroccan Moorish Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Ceramic

Moroccan Blue & White Ceramic Footed Vase from Fez with Silver Filigree

Pottery Pearlware Sponged Spirit Flasks Modeled in Form of Boots, Scottish

Located in Downingtown, PA

British pottery pearlware sponged spirit flasks modeled in form of boots, Scottish, circa 1840-1850. The pair of unusual flasks are sponged in mottled colors of blue, pink, and ...

Category

Scottish Early Victorian Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Pearlware, Pottery

Pottery Pearlware Sponged Spirit Flasks Modeled in Form of Boots, Scottish

Set of Six Matching 19th Century Adams Rose Cups and Saucers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These amazing 19th century hand-painted cups and saucers are signed England and in pristine condition. The set of six matching six plates that we also have in stock. These are all in...

Category

English Country Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Pottery

Set of Six Matching 19th Century Adams Rose Cups and Saucers

Antique Chinese Wooden Sign Board with Calligraphy from the 19th Century

Located in Yonkers, NY

This antique Chinese horizontal sign board made during the 19th century displays Chinese characters carved in wood in a splendid calligraphic style. The frame is enhanced by red and ...

Category

Chinese Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Wooden Sign Board with Calligraphy from the 19th Century

Scottish Brass and Nickel Silver Horse Hobble, Bide A Blink, Circa 1830

Located in Hollywood, SC

Scottish brass and nickel silver horse hobble with an eagle heads horse shoe handle and resting on the faithful servant creature Bide a Blink. Signature...

Category

Scottish Folk Art Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Brass, Iron, Nickel

Scottish Brass and Nickel Silver Horse Hobble, Bide A Blink, Circa 1830

Tartan Plaid Box in Original Paint

Located in Darnestown, MD

This colorful tartan plaid box is hand decorated with shades of green; orange; red and yellow. It retains the original paint in very good condition. A new...

Category

American Antique 19th Century Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Tartan Plaid Box in Original Paint

A Giant Wedding Cake Has Us Looking at Portuguese Tiles in a New Light

At Waddesdon Manor, artist Joana Vasconcelos has installed a three-tiered patisserie inspired by the narrative tile work of her homeland. We take a look at the cake sculpture and how Portuguese tiles have been used in architecture from the 17th century to today.

Why Jules Chéret Was the King of the Modern Poster

The streets of fin-de-siècle Paris were set aglow with colorful poster ads, thanks to the printing techniques invented by Jules Chéret. Now, the Milwaukee Art Museum is celebrating this undersung talent in America's first solo show dedicated his exuberant works.

Why the American Flag Has Had So Many Different Star Patterns

Expert Jeff Bridgman explains the history and meaning behind the twinkling constellations that have graced Old Glory.

Peggy Guggenheim Loved Modernism, but She Also Collected Tribal Art

The iconoclastic style setter displayed African and Oceanic art, as well as works by indigenous peoples of the Americas, alongside pieces by such major modernists as Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock.