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Biography
Who was Edward Hicks?
Born in Langhorne, United States
1780
Died in Newtown, United States
1849
Age at death
69
Works on this page
12
Museums to visit
6
Edward Hicks (April 4, 1780 – August 23, 1849) was an American folk painter and distinguished Christian minister of the Society of Friends (a.k.a. "Quakers"). He became a notable Quaker because of his paintings.From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
The life and work of Edward Hicks
Edward Hicks was one of the prime exponents of naive art or folk art which developed in the 19th century. He was a Quaker preacher and specialised in painting religious scenes.
Well-known works by Edward Hicks include The Cornell Farm, The Falls of Niagara, The Peaceable Kingdom, Noah's Ark and Peaceable Kingdom.
Where can I see Edward Hicks's art?
Museums holding the works on this page include National Gallery of Art (Washington, D.C.); Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York); Yale University Art Gallery (New Haven); Philadelphia Museum of Art (Philadelphia); Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (Houston). Check with each museum that a work is on display before you visit.
