The Americas to 1900

North America c. 1500–1900

From the colonization of the new world to revolution, and independence.

Regions and periods

Native North American art

Native North American art

New Spain

British colonies and the Early Republic

British colonies and the Early Republic

United States in the 19th century

United States in the 19th century

Canada in the 19th century

Canada in the 19th century

All content | North America c. 1500–1900

From cotton prints to sculpted crosses, painted ceramics, and monumental domes.

Louis Sullivan, Carson, Pirie, Scott Building

Louis Sullivan, Carson, Pirie, Scott Building

1877–1898 in the United States, an introduction

1877–1898 in the United States, an introduction

1848–77 in the United States, an introduction

1848–77 in the United States, an introduction

1800–48 in the United States, an introduction

1800–48 in the United States, an introduction

1754–1800 in North America, an introduction

1754–1800 in North America, an introduction

1607–1754 in North America: colonies, slavery, and war

1607–1754 in North America: colonies, slavery, and war

Embroidered diplomacy, the Elgin Trays

Embroidered diplomacy, the Elgin Trays

Congo Square, New Orleans

Congo Square, New Orleans

Gilbert Stuart, <em>The Skater</em>

Gilbert Stuart, The Skater

Thomas Cole, <em>The Voyage of Life</em>

Thomas Cole, The Voyage of Life

George Inness, <em>The Lackawanna Valley</em>

George Inness, The Lackawanna Valley

John Singleton Copley, <em>Watson and the Shark</em>

John Singleton Copley, Watson and the Shark

Selected Contributors