Project Gutenberg 2015-09-09 Public domain in the USA. 120 Thompson Willing, J. Willing, J. Thomson The Mentor: Makers of American Art, Vol. 1, Num. 45, Serial No. 45 Makers of American art -- John Singleton Copley -- Benjamin West -- Charles Willson Peale -- Gilbert Stuart -- John Trumbull -- Washington Allston. Produced by Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Mentor: Makers of American Art, Vol. 1, Num. 45, Serial No. 45" by J. Thomson Willing is a historical account published in the early 20th century, specifically during the early 1910s. The book explores the development and contributions of several prominent American artists from the colonial period through the early republic, emphasizing their impact on American art and culture. The text is particularly focused on portraiture and the ways these artists captured the essence of American identity during formative years in history. The book provides detailed profiles of key figures such as John Singleton Copley, Benjamin West, Charles Willson Peale, Gilbert Stuart, and others, highlighting their backgrounds, artistic styles, and significant works. It discusses the societal context in which these artists operated, noting how the demand for portraits reflected the growing aspirations of American society in the wake of the Revolutionary War. Each artist's relationship with important historical events and figures, like George Washington, is examined, illustrating how their artworks not only documented a nation's evolution but also contributed to shaping its cultural identity. The interplay between individual artistry and the broader historical narrative is a recurring theme, culminating in a deeper appreciation for the role of visual art in America's story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Painters -- United States Painting -- United States ND Text The Mentor Category: History - American Category: Art 83386 2025-08-20T05:46:15.920990 text/html 56772 2024-10-24T18:00:05 text/html 797109 2025-08-20T05:46:18.703029 application/epub+zip 795601 2025-08-20T05:46:16.633986 application/epub+zip 98912 2025-08-20T05:46:16.244986 application/epub+zip 832662 2025-08-20T05:46:20.588011 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 800006 2025-08-20T05:46:18.375991 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 125835 2022-09-22T15:03:02.844274 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 64429 2025-08-20T05:46:15.597982 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 44561 2024-10-24T18:00:05 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16837 2025-08-20T05:46:20.737979 application/rdf+xml 15512 2025-08-20T05:46:16.326978 image/jpeg 2774 2025-08-20T05:46:16.284994 image/jpeg 727992 2025-08-20T05:46:16.008008 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia