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The Gilded Age: A World Divided by Class

Explore the contrasting lives of the wealthy and lower class during the Gilded Age through paintings in this exhibit. Mark Twain coined the term 'Gilded Age' for its illusion of prosperity for the rich, contrasting starkly with the struggles of the lower class. American painters seized this era, capturing the dramatic disparities through their art. Discover the economic boom, population growth, and social inequality of this period through the poignant works on display. Immerse yourself in the layers of society represented vividly in these paintings from renowned museums like the Smithsonian, Chicago Museum, and Cleveland Museum.

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The Gilded Age: A World Divided by Class

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  1. A World Divided by Class: The Rages and Riches of the Gilded Age Shelby Godfrey

  2. Welcome to the Gallery

  3. In this exhibit there will be paintings from a period in time known as the Gilded Age. This was a term coined by Mark Twain due to the “golden” aspects of this era. There was extreme growth economically and in population. Life was suppose to be prosperous. However, only the wealthy enjoyed the glory; the lower class was faced with a difficult time. They were forced to work for low wages and live in run down homes. American painters took advantage of this period to produce some of the work you’re about to see. Enjoy!

  4. Thank you for visiting this exhibit. I hope you’ve enjoyed the paintings and have taken away the dramatic difference in the life style of the classes during the Gilded Age. All images were found online from the Smithsonian Museum, Chicago Museum and Cleveland Museum.

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