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The Spirit of Americana is alive and well in Williamsburg, Virginia at The Art-cade
Gallery, where you will find an eclectic cross-section of traditional American artwork
on display and available for sale. Here you will be able to find that “perfect”
storytelling decorative accent for your home or office that reflects defining moments
in American life and culture. In addition, you can relive memories of your childhood
with the collection of fantasy art from nursery rhymes to Dr. Seuss to original
“TV Guide” covers.
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The Golden Age of Illustration, spawned at the beginning of the Twentieth Century,
popularized creative artwork published in books and magazines. American readers
of a century ago were transported to a world they had never before imagined by illustrators
who through their paintings set the popular styles, trends, and myths of the day.
That original art lives on, with many examples for sale at The Art-cade Gallery.
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Political, comic, and sport cartoons were the “instant news” sources of
their time and provide insightful reflections of the era in which they were produced.
The collection of original cartoons for sale at The Art-cade spans over a century
and includes the work of present-day cartoonists.
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In supporting its focus on storytelling, The Art-cade also has special prints and
serigraphs, depicting delightful nursery rhymes and magical flights of fantasy –
as well as incomparable reproductions of both published and previously unpublished
artwork by the ever-enduring Dr. Seuss.
Three-dimensional art, items that can both be seen and felt, by America’s foremost
artisans are found throughout The Art-cade: unique bronzes, hand carved wood figures
that often are delicately painted, and handcrafted “soft” sculptures.
One of our featured items is the “Colonial Elf” by Bethany Lowe which
Bethany designed exclusively for The Art-cade and is available in a limited edition
of just 25!
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Posters have been used to mobilize citizens to purchase bonds, conserve energy,
and support troops during The Great War (World War I) and World War II. Posters
also have promoted movies, travel destinations, and special entertainment events.
The vintage posters (not reproductions) at The Art-cade Gallery have a primary focus
on subjects that were first brought to public view by America’s favorite classic
illustrators.
In the book corner at The Art-cade Gallery will be found volumes by artists, about
artists, as well as art-related anthologies. (Sorry, we do not carry “how to”
art books!) The emphasis is on illustrators, cartoonists, and animators.
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A visit to the historic areas of Jamestown-Williamsburg-Yorktown brings graphic
memories of the people who first settled in this part of the New World. In a series
of lithographic prints and canvas reproductions entitled, “The People of Williamsburg,”
by local artist Mickey Sego, the tradition, imagery, and spirit of colonial townspeople
are delightfully captured and come to life. This series of nostalgic scenes in signed
and numbered reproductions is for sale exclusively at The Art-cade Gallery of Williamsburg.
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