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The
Speed’s Kentucky Collection showcases painting, sculpture,
and decorative arts created by and for Kentuckians, primarily
during the 1800s. The works give a sense of the range and quality
of artistic achievements in the state and of the evolution of
styles and taste during this important time in Kentucky's history.
Portraiture quickly emerged as a leading art form, as the settlers
wished to demonstrate both their success and their sophisticated
cultural tastes. Highlights include portraits of some of the state's
most prominent citizens by Matthew Jouett and G. P. A. Healy,
and the earliest known full-length group portrait by Chester Harding.
Kentucky sculptors Joel Tanner Hart and Enid Yandell are well
represented. Kentucky also strongly supported the work of skilled
silversmiths and cabinetmakers and certain forms, such as sugar
desks and silver julep cups, became intimately linked with Kentucky
life and traditions. |
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