{"title":"John Lewis Krimmel","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"the-village-tavern-john-lewis-krimmel","title":"The Village Tavern - John Lewis Krimmel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA bustling scene inside a public house is captured in John Lewis Krimmel's 'The Village Tavern'. The painting provides a glimpse into early 19th-century American social life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJohn Lewis Krimmel, often called the 'American Hogarth', was a German-born American painter. He is recognised as the first American genre painter, capturing scenes of everyday life in the early Republic. His paintings offer a glimpse into the social customs and manners of the time. 'The Village Tavern' depicts a bustling scene inside a public house. A crowd of figures are gathered, some seated at tables, others standing and conversing. The composition is filled with details of clothing, gestures, and facial expressions, providing a snapshot of early 19th-century American social life. The colour palette is muted, dominated by browns, reds, and creams, which adds to the historical feel. The figures are arranged in a somewhat chaotic manner, reflecting the lively atmosphere of the tavern. Krimmel's attention to detail and his ability to capture the nuances of human interaction make this painting a valuable historical document, as well as a work of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/plate-68-republican-or-cliff-swallow-john-james-audubon\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePlate 68 Republican or Cliff Swallow - John James Audubon — John James Audubon\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-old-violin-howard-pyle\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Old Violin - Howard Pyle — Howard Pyle\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Lewis Krimmel","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57709615087951,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57709630751055,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57709630783823,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Village-Tavern_Poster_CompositorV1_1778893686173.jpg?v=1778894803"},{"product_id":"black-peoples-prayer-meeting-john-lewis-krimmel","title":"Black People's Prayer Meeting - John Lewis Krimmel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA genre painting by John Lewis Krimmel depicting a religious gathering of African Americans in the early 19th century. The work captures the emotional intensity of the event with detailed figures and a dynamic composition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJohn Lewis Krimmel, a German-born American painter, created 'Black People's Prayer Meeting'. Krimmel is considered one of the first American genre painters, capturing scenes of everyday life in the early 19th century United States. His work offers valuable insights into the social customs and cultural interactions of the period. He often depicted scenes with a focus on detail and narrative. This painting portrays a religious gathering of African Americans outside a building. The composition is dynamic, with figures in various states of prayer and emotional expression. A man stands in the doorway, seemingly leading the service, while others kneel, raise their hands, or appear overcome with emotion. The architecture in the background provides a stark contrast to the animated figures in the foreground. The colour palette is dominated by earth tones, with touches of brighter colours in the clothing. The artist's attention to detail in the figures' expressions and gestures conveys a sense of the intensity and fervour of the religious experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/birmingham-meeting-house-iii-horace-pippin\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eBirmingham Meeting House III - Horace Pippin — Horace Pippin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Lewis Krimmel","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57728070910287,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57728071696719,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57728071729487,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Black-People-s-Prayer-Meeting_Poster_CompositorV1_1779154807321.jpg?v=1779154950"},{"product_id":"fourth-of-july-in-centre-square-philadelphia-john-lewis-krimmel","title":"Fourth of July in Centre Square Philadelphia - John Lewis Krimmel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed genre painting by John Lewis Krimmel depicting a public Fourth of July celebration in early nineteenth-century Philadelphia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eJohn Lewis Krimmel, a German-born artist who settled in Philadelphia, produced this work during the early nineteenth century. It captures a public celebration in Centre Square, a location that served as the site of the city's waterworks at the time. The painting functions as a social record, documenting the diverse inhabitants of Philadelphia as they gather for the national holiday. \n\nIn the background, the neoclassical architecture of the waterworks building, designed by Benjamin Latrobe, provides a structured backdrop to the scene. A central fountain, featuring a sculpture by William Rush, acts as a visual anchor. The composition is populated by a multitude of figures, each engaged in distinct activities. Groups of men, women, and children are depicted in contemporary dress, reflecting the social stratification and fashion of the period. Krimmel employs a narrative approach, focusing on the interactions between individuals rather than a singular event. \n\nThe artist uses a balanced palette to render the foliage and the architectural elements, while the figures are painted with attention to their varied postures and expressions. The inclusion of domestic animals and small children adds a sense of immediacy to the gathering. Krimmel is often cited as the first professional artist in the United States to dedicate his practice to genre painting, drawing inspiration from the works of William Hogarth and David Wilkie. This piece demonstrates his ability to observe and translate the daily life of a growing American city into a coherent visual narrative. The work remains a significant document of early American urban life, providing insight into the public customs and civic identity of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Lewis Krimmel","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57921222574415,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57921223197007,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57921223229775,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57921223262543,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57921223295311,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Fourth-of-July-in-Centre-Square-Philadelphia_Poster_CompositorV1_1781486168334.jpg?v=1781490891"},{"product_id":"the-quilting-frolic-john-lewis-krimmel","title":"The Quilting Frolic - John Lewis Krimmel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed genre painting from 1813 depicting a social quilting gathering, complete with music, dancing, and domestic activity in early nineteenth-century America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eJohn Lewis Krimmel, a German-born artist who settled in Philadelphia, produced this work in 1813. It captures a domestic social gathering in early nineteenth-century America. The scene depicts a quilting frolic, a common social event where neighbours gathered to complete a quilt, often followed by music and dancing. Krimmel was influenced by the Dutch and British traditions of genre painting, which focused on the everyday lives of ordinary people rather than grand historical or religious subjects.\n\nThe composition is dense with activity. To the left, women work on a quilt frame, while a table is set for a meal. In the centre and right, a group of young people dance to the music of a fiddler. The room contains numerous domestic details: a tall clock, a birdcage, a fireplace with a mantelpiece holding a vase of flowers, and a cat on the floor. Krimmel includes a diverse cast of characters, reflecting the social realities of the period. The lighting, emanating from the fireplace and unseen sources, creates a warm, unified atmosphere across the interior space.\n\nKrimmel is often described as the first professional genre painter in the United States. His work provides a visual record of American social customs, fashion, and interior design during the early Federal period. The painting is notable for its narrative quality and its attention to the specific textures of clothing and household objects. By documenting these informal gatherings, Krimmel captured a sense of community life that was rarely depicted in the formal portraiture of the era. This print offers a clear view of the artist's ability to balance a complex arrangement of figures with a coherent sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Lewis Krimmel","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57921222967631,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57921223819599,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57921223852367,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57921223885135,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57921223917903,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Quilting-Frolic_Poster_CompositorV1_1781486410893.jpg?v=1781490993"},{"product_id":"4th-of-july-1819-in-philadelphia-john-lewis-krimmel","title":"4th of July 1819 in Philadelphia - John Lewis Krimmel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed genre painting by John Lewis Krimmel depicting the public celebrations of Independence Day in 1819 Philadelphia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eJohn Lewis Krimmel, a German-born artist who settled in Philadelphia, is often regarded as the father of American genre painting. This work captures the public festivities of Independence Day in 1819. The scene is set in Centre Square, Philadelphia, with the distinctive neoclassical waterworks building visible in the background. Krimmel documents the social fabric of the early American republic through a dense arrangement of figures.\n\nThe composition is filled with activity. Groups of citizens gather under temporary tents, sharing meals and drinks. Military figures in uniform stand alongside civilians, reflecting the patriotic spirit of the era. A fiddler provides music for the crowd, while children play in the foreground. The inclusion of diverse social classes and individuals, including a portrait of George Washington displayed on a tent, provides a specific historical snapshot of civic life. The artist employs a clear, narrative style, focusing on the interactions between people rather than idealised portraiture.\n\nKrimmel was influenced by the European tradition of genre painting, particularly the works of William Hogarth and David Wilkie. He adapted these techniques to document the specific customs and fashions of the United States. The painting serves as a record of early nineteenth-century American urban life, capturing the atmosphere of a public holiday. The colour palette is balanced, using natural tones to depict the outdoor setting, while the flags provide bright accents. This piece remains a primary source for historians studying the social history of Philadelphia during the post-Revolutionary period.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Lewis Krimmel","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57921223328079,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57921224802639,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57921224835407,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57921224868175,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57921224900943,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/4th-of-July-1819-in-Philadelphia_Poster_CompositorV1_1781486530354.jpg?v=1781491113"},{"product_id":"barroom-dancing-john-lewis-krimmel","title":"Barroom Dancing - John Lewis Krimmel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed genre scene by John Lewis Krimmel, depicting a lively social gathering in an early nineteenth-century public house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eJohn Lewis Krimmel, often described as the first professional genre painter in America, captures a lively social scene in this watercolour. The composition depicts a public house interior where a diverse group of individuals gathers for music and dance. A Black violinist sits in the foreground, providing the rhythm for a woman in a white empire-waist gown who occupies the centre of the room. \n\nKrimmel demonstrates a keen eye for the social hierarchies and manners of the early nineteenth century. The room is filled with specific details: a dog resting on the floorboards, a birdcage suspended from the ceiling, and patrons interacting at the bar. The artist employs a narrative approach, showing various vignettes of activity, from the man pouring a drink to the couple seated in the background. His style reflects the influence of British genre painters like William Hogarth and David Wilkie, focusing on the everyday lives of ordinary people rather than the grand historical subjects popular at the time. \n\nThis work provides a window into the social fabric of the period, documenting clothing, interior furnishings, and the informal interactions of the era. The palette remains grounded in earthy tones, allowing the white of the dancer's dress to draw the eye. Krimmel's ability to organise a crowded space while maintaining individual characterisations makes this a compelling example of early American genre art. The scene is not merely a record of a dance, but a study of human behaviour within a communal space, rendered with precision and a touch of humour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Lewis Krimmel","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57921223360847,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57921224933711,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57921224966479,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57921224999247,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57921225032015,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Barroom-Dancing_Poster_CompositorV1_1781486649583.jpg?v=1781491131"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/collections\/john-lewis-krimmel.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}