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Edward Hicks

Edward Hicks

Edward Hicks Paintings

In the history of american art, Edward Hicks (1780-1849) is remembered for paintings that connect personal vision with the broader language of Romanticism.

Seen across the surviving oeuvre, the paintings reveal a steady concern for subject, composition, and the visual character expected of the period. Qualities such as self-taught folk art style with flattened perspective and naive charm give many compositions their character. This impression is strengthened by repeated compositions of ‘the peaceable kingdom’ with religious symbolism. Well-known examples include *A Peaceable Kingdom* and *Noah’s Ark*, which are often cited when introducing the artist’s work.

Today, Edward Hicks continues to appear in museum holdings, reference works, and discussions of collecting because the paintings offer a strong entry point into romanticism.

What Defines Edward Hicks's Style

  • Self-taught folk art style with flattened perspective and naive charm
  • Repeated compositions of 'The Peaceable Kingdom' with religious symbolism
  • Quaker themes of peace, harmony, and spiritual idealism
  • Decorative, pattern-like treatment of animals and landscape elements
  • Combination of biblical imagery with American historical scenes

Artworks By Edward Hicks