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Often referred to as DC’s forgotten memorial due to its lack of fame, The Peace Memorial commemorates Union sailors who died during the Civil War! All together the stunning monument cost around $30,000
#history #art #UShistory
#history #art #UShistory
November 10, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Often referred to as DC’s forgotten memorial due to its lack of fame, The Peace Memorial commemorates Union sailors who died during the Civil War! All together the stunning monument cost around $30,000
#history #art #UShistory
#history #art #UShistory
As a Manet lover and an American History enjoyer- The Battle of the Kearsarge and the Alabama is a personal favourite. The vivid naval warfare is matched by the dark swirl of the sea.
#art #history #ushistory
#art #history #ushistory
November 4, 2025 at 11:21 PM
As a Manet lover and an American History enjoyer- The Battle of the Kearsarge and the Alabama is a personal favourite. The vivid naval warfare is matched by the dark swirl of the sea.
#art #history #ushistory
#art #history #ushistory
The oldest presidential photograph is that of John Quincy Adams from 1843. Taken nearly 15 years after his presidency, JQA would be the first to be photographed
#history #ushistory #art
#history #ushistory #art
November 4, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The oldest presidential photograph is that of John Quincy Adams from 1843. Taken nearly 15 years after his presidency, JQA would be the first to be photographed
#history #ushistory #art
#history #ushistory #art
The rapid expansion of the US and the degradation of the natural frontier prompted a protest by artists. The Hudson Valley School prompted the creation of some of the US’ most beautiful landscapes
#art #history #UShistory
#art #history #UShistory
November 1, 2025 at 11:04 PM
The rapid expansion of the US and the degradation of the natural frontier prompted a protest by artists. The Hudson Valley School prompted the creation of some of the US’ most beautiful landscapes
#art #history #UShistory
#art #history #UShistory
Today I learned that John C. Calhoun’s wife was called Floride… I love weird and random 1800s names… Floride Calhoun (and her weirdly big hair)
#history #ushistory #facts
#history #ushistory #facts
October 24, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Today I learned that John C. Calhoun’s wife was called Floride… I love weird and random 1800s names… Floride Calhoun (and her weirdly big hair)
#history #ushistory #facts
#history #ushistory #facts
An informal, rough militias alongside a career, rigid military leader! That was the reality of the unlikely pairing of Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold at Fort Ticonderoga
#history #ushistory #militaryhistory
#history #ushistory #militaryhistory
October 24, 2025 at 12:22 AM
An informal, rough militias alongside a career, rigid military leader! That was the reality of the unlikely pairing of Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold at Fort Ticonderoga
#history #ushistory #militaryhistory
#history #ushistory #militaryhistory
Its said that war breeds innovation. That innovation is not always great in practice. The Hunley was a Confederate submarine that was used in combat. It was successful in taking down a Union ship, but destroyed itself in the process, killing all 8 of its crew
#history #americanhistory #warhistory
#history #americanhistory #warhistory
October 20, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Its said that war breeds innovation. That innovation is not always great in practice. The Hunley was a Confederate submarine that was used in combat. It was successful in taking down a Union ship, but destroyed itself in the process, killing all 8 of its crew
#history #americanhistory #warhistory
#history #americanhistory #warhistory
James Buchanan’s inauguration is the oldest ever one to be caught on film in this icon photograph! It’s nearly 170 years old!
#history #americanhistory #photography
#history #americanhistory #photography
October 17, 2025 at 3:08 PM
James Buchanan’s inauguration is the oldest ever one to be caught on film in this icon photograph! It’s nearly 170 years old!
#history #americanhistory #photography
#history #americanhistory #photography
Christ of the Ozarks is an art piece that may seem like a tourist trap. It’s actual history is marred in far-right sentiment. It was the brainchild of white supremacist Gerald Smith who wanted to create a conservative-christian themed amusement park.
February 5, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Christ of the Ozarks is an art piece that may seem like a tourist trap. It’s actual history is marred in far-right sentiment. It was the brainchild of white supremacist Gerald Smith who wanted to create a conservative-christian themed amusement park.
Cloud Gate was a sculpture put forward by British sculptor Anish Kapoor in the early two thousands for the city or Chicago. Inspired by liquid mercury, the sculpture aimed to mimic the city’s metal skyline. It is now, lovingly known as The Bean! #art #arthistory #usa #ushistory
February 4, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Cloud Gate was a sculpture put forward by British sculptor Anish Kapoor in the early two thousands for the city or Chicago. Inspired by liquid mercury, the sculpture aimed to mimic the city’s metal skyline. It is now, lovingly known as The Bean! #art #arthistory #usa #ushistory
3/02/2025- The recruitment drive for soldiers in WW1 was one that stimulated American artistry. How could they effectively communicate the desire for American troops? James Flagg found a solution- creating Uncle Sam #art #arthistory #usa #ushistory
February 3, 2025 at 3:27 PM
3/02/2025- The recruitment drive for soldiers in WW1 was one that stimulated American artistry. How could they effectively communicate the desire for American troops? James Flagg found a solution- creating Uncle Sam #art #arthistory #usa #ushistory
2/02/2025- War photography was an art form that emerged during the American Civil War. For the first time, journalists had cameras and were ready to capture the horrors of war. Sadly, this meant to a lot of great photographers, staging their works. #art #arthistory #usa #ushistory
February 3, 2025 at 3:25 PM
2/02/2025- War photography was an art form that emerged during the American Civil War. For the first time, journalists had cameras and were ready to capture the horrors of war. Sadly, this meant to a lot of great photographers, staging their works. #art #arthistory #usa #ushistory
01/02/2025- Political and philosophical movements have a massive impact on art. The growth of liberal thought birthed transcendentalism in New England. A movement that ushered in a golden age for American landscape painting.
February 1, 2025 at 4:46 PM
01/02/2025- Political and philosophical movements have a massive impact on art. The growth of liberal thought birthed transcendentalism in New England. A movement that ushered in a golden age for American landscape painting.
23/01/25- The American colonisation if the Philippines had a deep impact on the nations artistic movements. The popular trends of Western art- its realism and nationalism blended with styles of the Asian nation. Culminating in a unique artistic style! #art #arthistory #ushistory #usa
January 24, 2025 at 11:34 AM
23/01/25- The American colonisation if the Philippines had a deep impact on the nations artistic movements. The popular trends of Western art- its realism and nationalism blended with styles of the Asian nation. Culminating in a unique artistic style! #art #arthistory #ushistory #usa
22/01/25- An artists past is transformative to their style. Artist Cleon Peterson struggled immensely with addiction during his early life. These hardships influenced his work- shaping the brutal, violent scenes of mass attacks. #USHistory #ArtHistory #history #art
January 24, 2025 at 7:47 AM
22/01/25- An artists past is transformative to their style. Artist Cleon Peterson struggled immensely with addiction during his early life. These hardships influenced his work- shaping the brutal, violent scenes of mass attacks. #USHistory #ArtHistory #history #art
21/01/25- Art in American history has often served as a political pawn. ‘Westward Ho’, created in 1861, furthers the idea of American Expansionism. Manifest Destiny excitedly depicted in painting form. #USHistory #Arthistory #art #USA
January 21, 2025 at 10:26 PM
21/01/25- Art in American history has often served as a political pawn. ‘Westward Ho’, created in 1861, furthers the idea of American Expansionism. Manifest Destiny excitedly depicted in painting form. #USHistory #Arthistory #art #USA
The Embrace is a polarising statue commemorating MLK in Boston, Massachusetts. A city embedded with a history of racism. The Embrace marks a turning point. King’s arms embracing another creating a heart. Signposting that the future will be one of love and acceptance. #MLK #MartinLutherKingDay
January 20, 2025 at 1:43 PM
The Embrace is a polarising statue commemorating MLK in Boston, Massachusetts. A city embedded with a history of racism. The Embrace marks a turning point. King’s arms embracing another creating a heart. Signposting that the future will be one of love and acceptance. #MLK #MartinLutherKingDay
The Stone of Hope commemorates the life and efforts of Martin Luther King. Half finished, emerging from a brick of marble- like the statues of great philosophers of old. It reminds us that everyone can be a paragon for change. Within every block of marble is a masterpiece. #MartinLutherKingDay #MLK
January 20, 2025 at 1:37 PM
The Stone of Hope commemorates the life and efforts of Martin Luther King. Half finished, emerging from a brick of marble- like the statues of great philosophers of old. It reminds us that everyone can be a paragon for change. Within every block of marble is a masterpiece. #MartinLutherKingDay #MLK
20/01/25- America has always been a boiling pot of culture. In its art, even the minority has a huge impact. Despite being primarily English, colonial America’s German population created extremely intricate, beloved works of art. Like Johann Otto’s ‘Fraktur’. #art #arthistory #ushistory #usa
January 20, 2025 at 9:24 AM
20/01/25- America has always been a boiling pot of culture. In its art, even the minority has a huge impact. Despite being primarily English, colonial America’s German population created extremely intricate, beloved works of art. Like Johann Otto’s ‘Fraktur’. #art #arthistory #ushistory #usa
19/01/25- The Second World War was a trying time for every nation. With the world bound in chaos, the surrealist movement in the US expanded. The burgeoning style relied on themes of Americanism whilst blending it with a bizarre twist. #Art #ArtHistory #USA #Surrealism
January 19, 2025 at 1:33 PM
19/01/25- The Second World War was a trying time for every nation. With the world bound in chaos, the surrealist movement in the US expanded. The burgeoning style relied on themes of Americanism whilst blending it with a bizarre twist. #Art #ArtHistory #USA #Surrealism
18/01/25- Ansel Adams’ photography of American geography captivated the entire nation. In the midst of widespread urbanisation, Adams’ work inspired new generations to treasure and experience North Americas great landscapes. #USA #AmericanArt #USHistory
January 18, 2025 at 3:50 PM
18/01/25- Ansel Adams’ photography of American geography captivated the entire nation. In the midst of widespread urbanisation, Adams’ work inspired new generations to treasure and experience North Americas great landscapes. #USA #AmericanArt #USHistory
17/01/25- A portrait is a representation of a person. It doesn’t just capture their appearance but their essence as a human being. Henry Inman’s portraits of American Politicians (such as John Marshall) demonstrate this. These were learned men, who were shaping a young nation. #art #americanart
January 17, 2025 at 4:23 PM
17/01/25- A portrait is a representation of a person. It doesn’t just capture their appearance but their essence as a human being. Henry Inman’s portraits of American Politicians (such as John Marshall) demonstrate this. These were learned men, who were shaping a young nation. #art #americanart
16/01/2025- The Federal Art Project of 1935 created a wave of new artists emerging from the Great Depression. Though the work of the American Government, leftist themes focusing on labour were often promoted. Hugo Gellerts ‘Machinery and Large Scale Industry’ is one example.
January 17, 2025 at 4:07 PM
16/01/2025- The Federal Art Project of 1935 created a wave of new artists emerging from the Great Depression. Though the work of the American Government, leftist themes focusing on labour were often promoted. Hugo Gellerts ‘Machinery and Large Scale Industry’ is one example.