This checklist serves as a comprehensive inventory of American paintings held by Yale University. It details the collection's holdings, providing essential information for art historians, curators, and enthusiasts interested in American art.

This publication is a specialized reference work, a catalog of a significant institutional art collection. Its value lies in its comprehensive and accurate documentation of the American paintings at Yale University, serving as an authoritative resource for art historians and researchers. The authority perspective is that of a meticulously compiled inventory, essential for academic study and collection management.