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1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition Collection

The 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition was a grand celebration of art, innovation, and progress

Background image1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition Collection: Landscape, Woods (#13) c. 1880 (graphite on paper)

Landscape, Woods (#13) c. 1880 (graphite on paper)
7276750 Landscape, Woods (#13) c. 1880 (graphite on paper) by Bannister, Edward Mitchell (1833-1901); 19.05x26.67 cm; Amistad Research Center, New Orleans, LA, USA; (add.info.: An impressionistic)

Background image1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition Collection: Landscape with Log on the Beach (#40), c. 1880 (watercolor on paper)

Landscape with Log on the Beach (#40), c. 1880 (watercolor on paper)
7276738 Landscape with Log on the Beach (#40), c. 1880 (watercolor on paper) by Bannister, Edward Mitchell (1833-1901); 15.24x24.77 cm; Amistad Research Center, New Orleans, LA

Background image1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition Collection: Landscape (#1) c. 1880s (graphite on paper)

Landscape (#1) c. 1880s (graphite on paper)
7276734 Landscape (#1) c. 1880s (graphite on paper) by Bannister, Edward Mitchell (1833-1901); 16.51x24.13 cm; Amistad Research Center, New Orleans, LA, USA; (add.info.: An impressionistic, realist)

Background image1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition Collection: Newport, Rhode Island (#13B) c. 1880s (graphite on paper)

Newport, Rhode Island (#13B) c. 1880s (graphite on paper)
7276733 Newport, Rhode Island (#13B) c. 1880s (graphite on paper) by Bannister, Edward Mitchell (1833-1901); 13.97x21.59 cm; Amistad Research Center, New Orleans, LA

Background image1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition Collection: Landscape, Rowboat and Cows (#57) C. 1880 (graphite on paper)

Landscape, Rowboat and Cows (#57) C. 1880 (graphite on paper)
7276731 Landscape, Rowboat and Cows (#57) C. 1880 (graphite on paper) by Bannister, Edward Mitchell (1833-1901); 13.97x22.86 cm; Amistad Research Center, New Orleans, LA

Background image1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition Collection: Landscape w / Dock, Sea and Beach (#18), c. 1880 (watercolor on paper)

Landscape w / Dock, Sea and Beach (#18), c. 1880 (watercolor on paper)
7276745 Landscape w/Dock, Sea and Beach (#18), c. 1880 (watercolor on paper) by Bannister, Edward Mitchell (1833-1901); 13.02x24.77 cm; Amistad Research Center, New Orleans, LA

Background image1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition Collection: Landscape with Cattle, 1880 (oil on board)

Landscape with Cattle, 1880 (oil on board)
7276741 Landscape with Cattle, 1880 (oil on board) by Bannister, Edward Mitchell (1833-1901); 24.13x35.56 cm; Amistad Research Center, New Orleans, LA, USA; (add.info.: An impressionistic, realist)

Background image1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition Collection: Landscape with Path (#51), c. 1880s (charcoal on paper)

Landscape with Path (#51), c. 1880s (charcoal on paper)
7276753 Landscape with Path (#51), c. 1880s (charcoal on paper) by Bannister, Edward Mitchell (1833-1901); 22.23x21.59 cm; Amistad Research Center, New Orleans, LA

Background image1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition Collection: Three Figures, Women in Bed (#66), c 1880s (graphite on paper)

Three Figures, Women in Bed (#66), c 1880s (graphite on paper)
7276749 Three Figures, Women in Bed (#66), c 1880s (graphite on paper) by Bannister, Edward Mitchell (1833-1901); 19.69x21.59 cm; Amistad Research Center, New Orleans, LA

Background image1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition Collection: Landscape, Woods (#36) c. 1880s (graphite on paper)

Landscape, Woods (#36) c. 1880s (graphite on paper)
7276732 Landscape, Woods (#36) c. 1880s (graphite on paper) by Bannister, Edward Mitchell (1833-1901); 16.51x22.86 cm; Amistad Research Center, New Orleans, LA, USA; (add.info.: An impressionistic)

Background image1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition Collection: Landscape with roof tops behind trees (#49) c. 1880s (graphite on paper)

Landscape with roof tops behind trees (#49) c. 1880s (graphite on paper)
7276752 Landscape with roof tops behind trees (#49) c. 1880s (graphite on paper) by Bannister, Edward Mitchell (1833-1901); 13.34x20.96 cm; Amistad Research Center, New Orleans, LA

Background image1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition Collection: Lady with Bouquet, 1885 (oil on canvas)

Lady with Bouquet, 1885 (oil on canvas)
7276743 Lady with Bouquet, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Bannister, Edward Mitchell (1833-1901); 85.09x59.69 cm; Amistad Research Center, New Orleans, LA, USA; (add.info.: An impressionistic)

Background image1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition Collection: Landscape, 1883 (watercolor on paper)

Landscape, 1883 (watercolor on paper)
7276742 Landscape, 1883 (watercolor on paper) by Bannister, Edward Mitchell (1833-1901); 25.4x33.02 cm; Amistad Research Center, New Orleans, LA, USA; (add.info.: An impressionistic, realist)

Background image1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition Collection: Landscape with Dock and Water (#37), c. 1880 (watercolor on paper)

Landscape with Dock and Water (#37), c. 1880 (watercolor on paper)
7276740 Landscape with Dock and Water (#37), c. 1880 (watercolor on paper) by Bannister, Edward Mitchell (1833-1901); 16.84x24.45 cm; Amistad Research Center, New Orleans, LA

Background image1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition Collection: Landscape with Four Cows, c. 1880s (charcoal on paper)

Landscape with Four Cows, c. 1880s (charcoal on paper)
7276739 Landscape with Four Cows, c. 1880s (charcoal on paper) by Bannister, Edward Mitchell (1833-1901); 14.61x21.59 cm; Amistad Research Center, New Orleans, LA

Background image1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition Collection: Cows in Landscape, 1880 (oil on canvas)

Cows in Landscape, 1880 (oil on canvas)
7276730 Cows in Landscape, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Bannister, Edward Mitchell (1833-1901); 40.01x59.69 cm; Amistad Research Center, New Orleans, LA, USA; (add.info.: An impressionistic, realist)


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The 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition was a grand celebration of art, innovation, and progress. As visitors strolled through the exhibition grounds, they were captivated by the breathtaking landscapes depicted in various artworks. One such masterpiece was "Landscape, Woods (#13) c. 1880, " a graphite sketch that transported viewers to a serene forest filled with towering trees and dappled sunlight. The artist's meticulous attention to detail brought every leaf and branch to life on paper. In contrast, "Landscape with Log on the Beach (#40), c. 1880" showcased the raw beauty of nature's elements. This watercolor painting captured the rugged coastline with its crashing waves and weathered log resting peacefully on the sandy shore. Another graphite sketch titled "Landscape (#1) c. 1880s" revealed an idyllic countryside scene, complete with rolling hills and charming farmhouses dotting the horizon. It evoked a sense of tranquility and nostalgia for simpler times. Moving away from Philadelphia but still capturing natural splendor, "Newport, Rhode Island (#13B) c. 1880s" portrayed a coastal town bathed in soft graphite strokes. The artwork exuded an air of elegance as it depicted sailboats gliding across shimmering waters against a backdrop of majestic mansions. "Landscape, Rowboat and Cows (#57) C. 1880" presented pastoral charm at its finest – cows grazing peacefully near a tranquil river while a rowboat floated gently nearby. This delicate portrayal highlighted both human interaction with nature and harmony within rural settings. Meanwhile, "Landscape w / Dock Sea and Beach (#18), c. 1880, " rendered in vibrant watercolors transported viewers straight to seaside bliss – azure waters meeting golden sands under clear skies dotted with fluffy clouds; it beckoned them to escape into this picturesque world.