William Harnett
American artist (1848-1892)
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Summary
William Harnett was born on August 10, 1848[1], in Clonakilty[2]. He died on October 29, 1892[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a painter[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (291 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Cathedral Cemetery[7]
- Country of citizenship: United States[8]
- Educated at: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts[9], Cooper Union[10], National Academy of Design[11]
- Notable work: Munich Still Life[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Genre: still life[14], trompe-l'œil[15]
- Commons category: William Michael Harnett[16]
- Family name: Harnett[17]
- Given name: William[18]
- Commons gallery: William Michael Harnett[19]
- Work location: New York City[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[21]
- Commons Creator page: William Michael Harnett[22]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[23]
- Has works in the collection: Minneapolis Institute of Art[24], Art Institute of Chicago[25], The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art[26], Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum[27], National Gallery of Art[28], National Gallery of Canada[29], Metropolitan Museum of Art[30]
Why It Matters
William Harnett has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was William Harnett born?
William Harnett was born in Clonakilty[2].
Where did William Harnett die?
William Harnett died in New York City[4].
What did William Harnett do for work?
William Harnett worked as a painter[5].
Where did William Harnett go to school?
William Harnett was educated at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts[9], Cooper Union[10], and National Academy of Design[11].