Retreating from the realities of the early modern era - with its burgeoning industry and crowded cities - the artists represented in this exhibit envisioned an American Eden.
As a wonderful exhibition at the National Gallery documents, Stuart's artistic legacy includes splendid images of lesser-known figures in both America and England.
The exhibition features works by all three generations of Wigginses - (John) Carleton Wiggins (1848-1932), Guy C. Wiggins (1883-1962) and Guy A. Wiggins (born 1920).
Highlights of the exhibition are a calyx krater with applied silver decoration and stand and hydria with appliqué of Orpheus and satyr, both Fourth Century BC.
Through works filled with Freudian overtones, mythology and childhood memories, Ernst played a central role in the invention of modern artistic styles and techniques.