William Matthew Prior (1806 - 1873)
1806-05-16Bath, USA1873-01-21Boston, USAUSA
William Matthew Prior
William Matthew Prior was an American folk artist known for his portraits, particularly of families and children.
About 1,500 portraits are attributed to Prior. His works are in many museums and institutions around the United States including the Harvard Art Museums, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and the National Gallery of Art.
Date and place of birt: | 16 may 1806, Bath, USA |
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Date and place of death: | 21 january 1873, Boston, USA |
Nationality: | USA |
Period of activity: | XIX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Landscape painter, Painter, Portraitist |
Genre: | Landscape painting, Portrait, Self-portrait |
Art style: | Folk Art |
Technique: | Oil, Oil on canvas |