Vintage Art: Women by John George Brown | 30 Minutes of Relaxing 8K HD with Calming Music

Artist: John George Brown
(American, 1831-1913)

Chapters:
00:00 - Parted
02:31 - Maud Muller (1868)
05:01 - Blackberry Picking
07:31 - The Tomboy (1873)
10:01 - ‘Twas Long Ago (circa 1903)
12:31 - Dear old grannie
15:01 - Meditation (ca. 1900–1910)
17:31 - Among the Weeds (1882)
20:01 - Girl Peeling Apples (circa 1890)
22:31 - Meditation (1881)
25:01 - The Artist’s Wife (1895)
27:31 - Waiting for her suitor (1871)


About Artist:

John George Brown (1831–1913) was a British-born American artist known for his charming genre paintings, often depicting scenes of everyday life with a focus on children and working-class individuals. After emigrating to the United States in 1853, he settled in New York, where his career flourished. Brown became particularly celebrated for his depictions of street urchins, bootblacks, and newsboys, offering a sentimental yet realistic portrayal of life in late 19th-century urban America. His work resonated with a broad audience and brought him considerable commercial success.

Brown's work often depicted children in rural and urban settings, reflecting a nostalgic and romanticized view of youth. One of his famous pieces, Maud Muller (1868), captures a young girl amidst a rural landscape, embodying the simplicity and innocence of country life. Another notable work, The Tomboy (1873), depicts a young girl in a playful moment, embodying the free spirit of youth. These works, along with others like Blackberry Picking and Dear old grannie, showcase Brown’s talent for capturing both the physicality and the emotions of his subjects.

In addition to children, Brown also painted domestic scenes, such as Girl Peeling Apples (circa 1890) and Meditation (1881), highlighting the quieter moments of life. His later works, such as ’Twas Long Ago (circa 1903), reflect a deep sense of nostalgia, as he often revisited themes of youth and the passage of time.

John George Brown’s work was widely exhibited during his lifetime, and he was a founding member of the Watercolor Society. His ability to capture the heart of American life through sentimental yet skillful depictions of everyday people has left a lasting legacy in the world of genre painting.