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Le tableau de Boardman Robinson le plus connu est Nastasya Burns the Money (1933). Juste après, on trouve Horse Auction et Billy Sunday in Action (1915). Sur les 16 œuvres de Boardman Robinson présentes dans notre catalogue, voici les 14 plus célèbres. Chacune d'elles est accompagnée de son année, de son musée et d'une brève note sur ce qui la rend unique.
Boardman exhibited this work at the American Fine Arts Society in January-February 1927.
Les 2 musées qui détiennent la plupart des peintures de cette page.
| Musées | Ville | Œuvres de Boardman Robinson | Peintures de cette liste |
|---|---|---|---|
 Smithsonian American Art Museum |
Washington, D.C. | 2 | Christ and Socrates (mural study, The Law Givers, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.), Menes, Moses, Hammurabi (mural study, The Law Givers, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.) |
 Metropolitan Museum of Art |
New York | 1 | The Ivory Fan |
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Boardman exhibited this work at the American Fine Arts Society in January-February 1927.
En tête de liste, on trouve Nastasya Burns the Money (1933). Juste après : Horse Auction et Billy Sunday in Action (1915).
Âgé de 57 ans. Boardman Robinson est né(e) en 1876, et Nastasya Burns the Money date de 1933.
Nastasya Burns the Money, Horse Auction, Billy Sunday in Action, The Ivory Fan, Study for mural of A History of Commerce, Mountain Rhythm, Christ and Socrates (mural study, The Law Givers, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.), Great Codifiers of the Law Marshall, the Constitution, Kent, study for mural, Department of Justice, Washington D.C, Coke, Magna Charta, Blackstone , sketch for mural for the United States Department of Justice et Menes, Moses, Hammurabi (mural study, The Law Givers, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.). Vous trouverez l'année et le musée de chacun dans la liste ci-dessus.
Nous avons 16 œuvres de Boardman Robinson dans notre catalogue, datées de 1915 à 1946.
Vous les trouverez pour la plupart dans Smithsonian American Art Museum (Washington, D.C.) et Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York). La liste des musées ci-dessus présente le détail complet.
En 1930s, plus qu'à toute autre époque : 7 des 14 œuvres de cette page datent de cette période, dont Nastasya Burns the Money.
La plus ancienne œuvre ici est Billy Sunday in Action (1915) ; la plus récente est Colorado, from the United States Series (1946).
Vous pouvez voir 2 des œuvres sur cette page au Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C., dont Christ and Socrates (mural study, The Law Givers, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.) et Menes, Moses, Hammurabi (mural study, The Law Givers, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.).
Oui. Chaque tableau de cette page est disponible en tant que reproduction à l'huile peinte à la main ou en impression, dans la taille qui vous convient. Il vous suffit d'ouvrir la page du tableau pour commander.
Boardman Michael Robinson, known to many as Mike Robinson, was a man whose artistic soul was inextricably linked to the pulse of a changing world. Born on September 6, 1876, in the rugged landscapes of Nova Scotia, Canada, his journey eventually led him across borders and through various cultural epochs, ultimately establishing him as a profound voice in American art. His life was a tapestry woven from diverse threads: the disciplined training of European academies, the radical fervor of socialist journalism, and a deep, abiding reverence for the natural world. Robinson did not merely observe history; he sought to illustrate its struggles and celebrate its enduring resilience through a style that blended the sharp edge of social critique with the soft, expressive beauty of American Impressionism.
His artistic evolution was shaped by an international education that provided him with both technical mastery and a global perspective. After spending his formative years in England and Canada, Robinson moved to Boston in the 1890s, where he began his formal studies at the Massachusetts College of Art. However, it was the allure of Paris that truly refined his vision. Immersed in the prestigious atmosphere of the Académie Colarossi and the École des Beaux-Arts, he absorbed the rich traditions of French art. This period was particularly transformative, as he encountered the legacy of Honoré Daumier. The influence of Daumier’s political caricatures became a cornerstone of Robinson's approach, teaching him how bold lines and expressive brushwork could serve as powerful instruments for visual storytelling and social provocation.
As the 20th century unfolded, Robinson emerged as a vital figure in the American media landscape, particularly through his work with The Masses. This socialist newspaper served as a crucible for progressive ideals, and Robinson’s illustrations became the visual heartbeat of its mission. He possessed a rare ability to tackle the most pressing and often painful social concerns of the Progressive Era—labor disputes, racial injustice, and the horrors of war—with an unflinching honesty that refused to look away from discomfort. His cartoons were far more than mere political commentary; they were works of art that utilized sophisticated visual metaphors and symbolism to communicate complex moral urgencies to a broad, diverse audience.
In these illustrations, Robinson’s technique mirrored his convictions. He avoided the trap of prioritizing stylistic elegance over substantive truth, instead opting for a dynamic energy that captured the movement of social change. His work during this era cemented his reputation as one of the most influential political cartoonists of his generation, a creator who could provoke thought and incite action through a single, well-placed stroke of ink. This period of his life represents a profound intersection of art and activism, where the canvas became a site of resistance and a mirror held up to the injustices of society.
While his political work demanded attention, Robinson’s later years revealed a more contemplative side, one that found solace in the sublime majesty of the American landscape. Moving away from the sharp satire of the newsprint, he embraced the sweeping vistas of the West and the dramatic textures of the mountains. His 1933 masterpiece, Going West, serves as a poignant example of this transition. Created during the depths of the Great Depression, the painting depicts a man and woman navigating a vast desert landscape, embodying themes of hope, adventure, and the rugged determination required to survive an era of profound hardship. Through earthy tones and bold, expressive brushstrokes, he captured the very essence of the human spirit in motion.
This mastery of light and atmosphere extended into his watercolor works, such as his 1946 piece Colorado, where he utilized delicate washes and expressive lines to evoke the awe-inspiring power of nature. Furthermore, Robinson’s talent for large-scale storytelling found expression in his monumental mural projects. His sketches for the United States Department of Justice, including works referencing Coke, Magna Charta, and Blackstone, demonstrate his ability to weave historical narrative into architectural spaces. Through these diverse mediums—from the biting wit of a cartoon to the sweeping grandeur of a mural—Boardman Robinson left an indelible mark on the American visual identity, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire awe and reflection.
