Alfred Jacob Miller is considered one of the preeminent antebellum painters of the American West, and this exhibition at the Amon Carter Museum, in Fort Worth, Texas, offers more than 85 of his works for viewing.
Sentimental Journey: The Art of Alfred Jacob Miller
Through January 11, 2009
Amon Carter Museum
Fort Worth, Texas
(817) 738-1933
An illustrated catalogue is available.
Alfred Jacob Miller is considered one of the preeminent antebellum painters of the American West, and this exhibition at the Amon Carter Museum, in Fort Worth, Texas, offers more than 85 of his works for viewing. Miller was the first American artist to journey into the heart of the Rocky Mountains, and the show features paintings inspired by his expedition, including depictions of the Lakota, Shoshone, Nez Perces, and other American Indian societies, as well as some of the last fur trappers and traders of the 19th century.
Miller is often known for the content of his work rather than his artistry because his images of American Indians were rare during his time. “Sentimental Journey” offers visitors a multilayered experience of the artist: the opportunity to follow Miller on his trip though the American West; a view of America’s emerging national identity during the 19th century; and insight into the life and career of a painter who depicted Western subjects in a style that appealed to broad audiences.
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Buffalo Hunt
ca. 1838–1842, oil on wood panel 9 x 133/4. Collection Amon Carter Museum, Fort Worth, Texas. |
Crow Indian on the Lookout
Oil, 30 x 25. Private collection. |
Snake Indians
1840, oil on fabric support 18 x 24. Collection Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, Indianapolis, Indiana. |