Jason and His Teacher (1908) is the most famous painting by მაქსფილდ პერიში. the lantern bearers and Riverbank in Autumn are the next two works the world knows best. From the 296 works of მაქსფილდ პერიში in our catalogue, here are the 100 that collectors and museum visitors look at most, with the year, the museum and the story of each.
Ranked by our popularity score, which combines the searches, visits and orders for each work. Updated ოქტომბერი 2026.
To stand before Maxfield Parrish’s Jason and His Teacher is to step directly into a sun-drenched, mythic moment plucked from the annals of classical adventure. This painting, executed in 1908, does more than merely depict figures; it captures an entire atmosphere—a blend of youthful vigor, seasoned wisdom, and the untamed spirit of the outdoors. The composition immediately draws the eye to the central figure, poised with a bow and arrow,…
Maxfield Parrish’s "The Lantern Bearers," completed in 1908, stands as a testament to his unique artistic vision and mastery of color. This oil on canvas painting, now residing at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, transports viewers into a realm where fantasy and reality intertwine. Originally created for reproduction in Collier's Magazine, it exemplifies Parrish’s ability to blend imaginative storytelling with luminous hues, creating an enduringly captivating image.
In this composition, titled Study for Autumn Brook, we find ourselves drawn to a serene riverbank, where the transition of seasons is felt through a subtle shift in the foliage. A singular, prominent tree anchors the scene, its trunk and branches reaching out over the water's edge. Nearby, smaller trees and several rocks break the shoreline, providing a sense of grounded reality to the landscape. A small boat rests upon…
The Dream Castle in the Sky is a captivating oil on canvas painting created by Maxfield Parrish in 1908. This beautiful artwork is currently housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts in the United States. The painting depicts a serene scene of a man sitting on rocks, surrounded by trees and a tranquil atmosphere. Artistic Style and Technique Maxfield Parrish's unique style is characterized by his use of vivid colors…
In the quietude of the forest, Sleeping Beauty by Maxfield Parrish captures a princess lost to a deep, undisturbed slumber. Painted in 1912, this oil on canvas mounted on panel presents a scene of profound stillness. The princess rests upon a soft pile of leaves, her form draped in a blue cape that holds her against the earth. Her long blond hair cascades down her shoulders like silk, catching the…
A woman stands amidst a rugged landscape, her silhouette etched against a backdrop of distant, hazy mountains. She grips a shovel, lifting it with a sudden, purposeful motion as if preparing to strike the earth or perhaps cast the tool aside in a moment of sudden realization. Her dress flows around her, adding a sense of grace to the raw, rocky terrain where she rests. Long hair cascades down her…
Maxfield Parrish's "Wild Geese" is a captivating painting that has stood the test of time, continuing to inspire art enthusiasts and collectors alike. Created in 1924, this stunning…
In the luminous realm of American Golden Age illustration, few works capture the ethereal boundary between myth and reality as poignantly as Maxfield Parrish’s 1925 masterpiece, Lady Ursula…
The four subjects that return most often among these masterpieces, with the finest example of each.
The 5 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by მაქსფილდ პერიში | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Minneapolis Institute of Art |
Minneapolis | 2 | Dream Castle in the Sky |
 Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art |
Bentonville | 1 | untitled (5959) |
 იეილის უნივერსიტეტის სახელოვნებო გალერეა |
ნიუ ჰეივენი | 1 | The Fisherman and The Genie |
 Cincinnati Art Museum |
Sinkcincinnati | 1 | Portrait of a Tree |
 ბოსტონის fine arts-ის მუზეუმი |
ბოსტონი | 1 | Hill Top Farm, Winter |
To stand before Maxfield Parrish’s Jason and His Teacher is to step directly into a sun-drenched, mythic moment plucked from the annals of classical adventure. This painting, executed…
Jason and His Teacher (1908). Next come the lantern bearers and Riverbank in Autumn.
38 years old: Jason and His Teacher dates from 1908 and მაქსფილდ პერიში was born in 1870.
Jason and His Teacher, the lantern bearers, Riverbank in Autumn, Garden of Opportunity, Dream Castle in the Sky, Sleeping Beauty, pandora, Wynken, Blynken and Nod, Jack and the Beanstalk and Romance. The ranking above gives the year and the museum of each.
Our catalogue lists 296 works by მაქსფილდ პერიში, dated from 1897 to 1958.
Most of them are in Minneapolis Institute of Art (Minneapolis), Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art (Bentonville) and იეილის უნივერსიტეტის სახელოვნებო გალერეა (ნიუ ჰეივენი). The table above lists the museums one by one.
In 1900s: 18 of the 100 works on this page date from then, among them Jason and His Teacher.
The earliest on this page is little jack horner (1897), the latest new moon (1958).
Dreamlike scene (5), Night (4) and Landscape (4), among the 100 works on this page.
Oil On Canvas: 3 of the 100 works on this page.
Romanticism, as the paintings on this page show.
