Nemethy, George – Side Wheeler
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
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 […]
Mason, Roy Martell – Superstitious Mountain
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
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
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
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
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, he continued his artistic education in 1878 at the Düsseldorf Academy under the guidance of Hugo Crola, a […]
Eggenhoffer, Nick – Medicine Man
Medicine Man by Nick Eggenhoffer Nick Eggenhofer, hailing from Gauting, Bavaria, is celebrated as a renowned painter whose work predominantly captures the romance and essence of the American West, replete with its iconic imagery of cowboys and Native Americans. His distinct reputation for historical accuracy is a direct result of his assiduous research, making him […]
Edwards, Howard – Nakomis
Nakomis by Howard Edwards Edwards was born on September 5, 1884, in Frankfort, IN. In his early years, Edwards found himself immersed in the world of entertainment as a daredevil and clown within a circus setting. Around 1910, he made a significant move to Los Angeles, where he dedicated two decades of his life to […]
Brown, Donald D. – Everglades
Everglades by Donald D. Brown Don Brown was a notable member of the Indian River School of Painting, an informal collective that emerged in the 1950s and 1960s in Florida. Although not a formal institution, this group primarily consisted of African-American individuals from the working class who harbored a shared passion for painting. The Indian […]