Nemethy, George – Side Wheeler

20th century painting by George Nemethy of a steam powered side wheeler out on the water.

Side Wheeler by George Nemethy George Nemethy was born in 1952 in New York City. The Nemethy family immigrated from Hungary and consisted of six artists, all pupils of their late father Albert Sz. Nemethy. The children Julien, Albert Jr., George, Veronica, and the twins Kristina and Georgina. All of them were taught and inspired […]

Moeller, Louis Henri – Chess Players

painting by Louis Charles Moeller of three old men leaning over a chess board.

Chess Players by Louis Henri Moeller Louis Henri Moeller, a native of New York, rose to prominence as one of America’s leading anecdotal genre painters during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His favored subject matter often featured distinguished elderly men engaged in everyday activities within refined interior settings that mirrored Victorian tastes. Born […]

Miller, William Rickarby – White Fall

Painting by William R. Miller of a couple with two children out on a calm lake in a small row boat.

White Fall by William Rickarby Miller William Rickarby Miller was a notable English-born portrait and landscape painter who excelled in watercolor artistry. Hailing from Staindrop, County Durham, England, he made a name for himself in the art world with his unique style, distinct from the dramatic compositions of the Hudson River School painters. Miller’s work […]

Miller, William Rickarby – Central Park

painting of a couple with two small children standing in the shade of a large tree, on the shore of a glassy lake watching several white ducks paddling in the water near them.

(add additional content here) William Rickarby Miller was a notable English-born portrait and landscape painter who excelled in watercolor artistry. Hailing from Staindrop, County Durham, England, he made a name for himself in the art world with his unique style, distinct from the dramatic compositions of the Hudson River School painters. Miller’s work was cherished […]

Mason, Roy Martell – South Carolina Hunters

water color painting by Roy Mason of two bird hunters with their dogs in a grassy meadow.

South Carolina Hunters by Roy Martell Mason “Renowned visitors to Morro Bay in 1959.” “In a delightful turn of events, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Martell Mason, hailing from Batavia, New York, graced Morro Bay with their presence. Roy Mason, a celebrated landscape painter and a member of the National Academy, was captivated by the picturesque […]

Mason, Roy Martell – Superstitious Mountain

water color painting by Roy Mason of two tired looking men on worn out horses approaching a mysteriously dark looking mountain in the background.

Superstitious Mountain by Roy Martell Mason “Renowned visitors to Morro Bay in 1959.” “In a delightful turn of events, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Martell Mason, hailing from Batavia, New York, graced Morro Bay with their presence. Roy Mason, a celebrated landscape painter and a member of the National Academy, was captivated by the picturesque charm […]

Loemans, Alexander Francois – Exotic Landscape

Oil painting of an exotic landscape by Alexander F. Loemans.

Exotic Landscape by Alexander Francois Loemans Alexander Francois Loemans, pronounced “loo-mahns,” remains a painter shrouded in mystery. Although limited information surrounds his origins, it is believed he hailed from the Netherlands or shared Dutch heritage. Notably, his artistic endeavors predominantly unfolded in Canada, encompassing Ontario and Manitoba, as well as the northern reaches of the […]

Kovach, George – Two Rocky Mountain Rams

Oil painting of two big horn sheep on a snowy mountainside by George Kovach

Two Rocky Mountain Rams by George Kovach George Kovach, born of Hungarian descent in Cleveland, Ohio, discovered his passion for art during his childhood on an Ohio farm. Capturing the beauty of the surrounding countryside became a focal point of George’s life. He pursued his artistic education at the Art Institute of Miami, graduating and […]

Gruppe, Robert C. – Naples Evening on the Gulf

Oil painting by Robert Gruppe of a group of palms on a windy beach with a sail boat on the water in the distance.

Naples Evening on the Gulf by Robert Gruppe Robert C. Gruppe, a contemporary artist following the impressionist tradition, was born in 1944. He hails from a lineage steeped in artistic heritage, being the son of the legendary Emile A. Gruppe and the grandson of Charles Paul Gruppe. Through his plein-air paintings, Gruppe skillfully captures the […]

Rolshoven, Julius – Three Graces

Oil painting by Julius Rolshoven (1858-1930) of three naked nymphs dancing in front of a red background.

Three Graces by Julius Rolshoven Born on October 28, 1858, in Detroit, Julius Rolshoven, the son of a jeweler, initially attended the Cooper Union Art School in 1876 after being rejected by the National Academy of Design. In 1878, he continued his artistic education at the Düsseldorf Academy under the guidance of Hugo Crola, a […]