We are developing materials to assist K-12 American History and Social Studies teachers in utilizing great works of art from the former Warner Collection available on this website to better teach U.S. History in the classroom. Each month, we will feature a new painting and provide historical information to help teachers utilize the image to teach visual literacy skills while engaging students in conversation and critical thinking about important themes in American History. These lesson plans will help teachers integrate History with the study of art. We will also be inviting a current teacher to contribute additional historical information that can be used to enrich the lesson plan.
Colonial Wedding
“Colonial Wedding,” c. 1911Oil on Canvas29 1/4 x 60 1/2 inches Click above to hear Jack Warner’s audio on this painting. History in the Painting
The Signing of the Declaration of Independence
“The Signing of the Declaration of Independence,” 1840Oil on Canvas47 1/2 x 74 inches Click above to hear Jack Warner’s audio on this painting.
George Washington & Christopher Gist Crossing the Allegheny River
“George Washington & Christopher Gist Crossing the Allegheny River,” 1841Oil on Canvas 20 x 24 inches Click above to hear Jack Warner’s audio on this
Dawn Before Gettysburg
“Dawn Before Gettysburg,” 1934Oil on Canvas15 x 20 inches We are developing materials to assist K-12 American History and Social Studies teachers to utilize great
Catskill Mountain House
Property of Warner Foundation“Catskill Mountain House,” c.1846Oil on Canvas 24 x 32 1/2 inches The Catskill mountain House was executed in 1846, almost certainly the last