Artist
James Kidder
James Kidder is an American Folk Art artist. 1 work is cataloged here, principally at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
James Kidder was a quiet guy who spent his days sketching London’s back alleys and shopfronts before crowds showed up. He loved the lottery offices where people dreamed of escape, and his meticulous gouache scenes feel like frozen moments you could step into. His *Interior of a Lottery* from 1821 is a time capsule of hats, pipes, and nervous hope—so detailed you can count the scratches on the doorframe. If you’ve ever wandered a city looking for stories in the cracks, this one’s for you.
Works by James Kidder
Collections represented
Museum
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, colloquially referred to as the Met, is an encyclopedic art museum in New York City. By floor area, it is the fourth-largest museum in the world and the largest art…