What Pictures to see in America

“What Pictures to See in America” (1915) offers a fascinating glimpse into the art landscape of the United States in the early 20th century. Authored by Lorinda Munson Bryant, this guidebook serves as both a travel companion and an art history primer, directing readers to the most significant paintings and sculptures housed in American museums and private collections of the time.Bryant’s work goes beyond mere listing; it provides insightful commentary on the artworks, blending historical context with accessible analysis. Readers are guided through major art institutions, encountering masterpieces that defined American artistic identity. This book captures the spirit of an era when art appreciation was intertwined with national pride and cultural exploration. It remains a valuable resource for art historians, cultural enthusiasts, and anyone interested in retracing the steps of early American art tourism.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.