The Vanity of the Artist's Dream
at Harvard Art Museums
Charles Bird King
American1785–1862
About
Charles Bird King was an American portrait artist, best known for his portrayals of significant Native American leaders and tribesmen. His style incorporated Dutch influences, which can be seen most prominently in his still-life and portrait paintings. Although King's artwork was appreciated by many, it has also been criticized for its inaccurate depictions of Native American culture.
Notable works
The Poor Artist's Cupboard
at Corcoran Gallery of Art
Poor Artist's Cupboard
at Corcoran Gallery of Art
Henry Clay
at Corcoran Gallery of Art
Thomas Jefferson
at National Portrait Gallery
John C. Calhoun
at National Portrait Gallery
Stephen Decatur
at National Portrait Gallery
Possibly Jonathan Elliot
at National Portrait Gallery
Louis McLane
at National Portrait Gallery
Sarah Weston Seaton with her Children Augustine and Julia
at National Portrait Gallery
Works in the collection
11 works
The Vanity of the Artist's Dream
at Harvard Art Museums
The Poor Artist's Cupboard
at Corcoran Gallery of Art
Poor Artist's Cupboard
at Corcoran Gallery of Art
Henry Clay
at Corcoran Gallery of Art
Thomas Jefferson
at National Portrait Gallery
John C. Calhoun
at National Portrait Gallery
Stephen Decatur
at National Portrait Gallery
Possibly Jonathan Elliot
at National Portrait Gallery
Louis McLane
at National Portrait Gallery
Sarah Weston Seaton with her Children Augustine and Julia
at National Portrait Gallery
More by Charles Bird King in institutions
National Portrait Gallery
Washington, D.C., United States
Corcoran Gallery of Art
Washington, D.C., United States
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Buffalo, United States
Harvard Art Museums
Cambridge, United States
