Curated OER
The Portrait
Learners discuss the historical painting of portraits. In this art history lesson, students examine the history of portraiture during the nineteenth century. This lesson is intended to be used with a visit to the Musee d'Orsay in France.
Other
Musee D'orsay: Gustave Courbet (1819 1877): A Biography
From the Musee d'Orsay in Paris, "Gustave Courbet (1819-1877): A Biography" is presented with a breakdown of major periods of the artists life and examples of paintings from each period.
Museum Network (UK)
Museum Network: "View at Ornans" by Gustav Courbet
From the British, Museum Network, which brings together information from and the expertise of various professionals at numerous museums, this is an object description of "View at Ornans" by the French nineteenth century realist painter,...
Boston College
Boston College: 19th Century Painting
This site, which is provided for by the Boston College, is an index for artists during the 19th century.
Library of Congress
Loc: The Young Republic
This site is provided for by the Library of Congress. Painter and printer John Rubens Smith sketched rivers, roads, cities, bridges, and mills throughout America between the years 1810 and 1840. Digital images of his art are provided...