Butman, Fredrick – Triptych

Three small paintings by Frank Butman, (1820-1871) displayed side by side in matted frame.

  Fredrick Butman – Triptych Frederick Butman, born in Bangor, ME in 1820, made significant contributions as both an apothecary and an artist. Operating an apothecary shop in Gardiner, ME, he played a pivotal role in the establishment of the local gas and water company. Despite lacking formal instruction, Butman ventured into painting figure studies. […]

Carse, James Howe – Venice

Image of an old sloop tied up in a bay with what appears to be a mosque in the distant background.

Venice by James Howe Carse Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, James Howe Carse, the son of Alexander Carse, known as ‘Old Carse,’ emerged from a lineage of Scottish painters. Alexander, renowned for Scottish genre scenes from 1802 to 1838, likely inspired James Howe’s artistic path. James Howe Carse was named after the contemporary Scottish animal painter, […]

Budden, Michael – In Front of the Plaza

Oil painting of three men in top hats visiting on a New York City street corner. Several horse drawn carriages on the street in the background.

In Front of the Plaza by Michael Budden Renowned New Jersey artist Michael Budden has built a distinguished career as a painter, initially focusing on the captivating wildlife found across North America. However, his current artistic focus has shifted towards capturing the vibrant scenes of New York City, the picturesque landscapes along the Delaware River […]

Budden, Michael – Heading to Central Park

Oil painting of a horse drawn carriage on a city street. It is a wet snowy wintery day.

Heading to Central Park by Michael Budden Renowned New Jersey artist Michael Budden has built a distinguished career as a painter, initially focusing on the captivating wildlife found across North America. However, his current artistic focus has shifted towards capturing the vibrant scenes of New York City, the picturesque landscapes along the Delaware River and […]

Budden, Michael – Wild Turkeys

Framed oil painting of a turkey gobbler and two hens perched on a log in a forest in autumn.

Wild Turkeys by Michael Budden Renowned New Jersey artist Michael Budden has built a distinguished career as a painter, initially focusing on the captivating wildlife found across North America. However, his current artistic focus has shifted towards capturing the vibrant scenes of New York City, the picturesque landscapes along the Delaware River and its neighboring […]

Bolen, Mari – Arapaho

A bronze or wood carving of a native American seated on a horse.

Arapaho by Mari Bolen Born in Great Falls, Montana, and currently residing in Hamilton, Montana, Mari Bolen has established herself as a professional artist with a career spanning since 1964. Over the years, she has contributed her artistic talents in various roles, serving as an illustrator for the Department of Fish and Game and Montana […]

Baron, Henry Charles – Mother and Children

painting of young woman with two children by Fr. Henry Charles Baron. Oil on board.

Mother and Children by Henry Charles Baron Henry Charles Baron, a French artist born in 1816 and passing away in 1885, received his artistic tutelage under the guidance of his compatriot, Jean Gigoux. In 1840, Baron made his debut at the Salon with two captivating paintings that Théophile Gaultier lauded as “abounding with emotion and […]

Perkins, Granville – Lower Bay, New York City

Painting by Granville Perkins of a the lower bay harbor in New York City in the 1800's with a large sailing vessel in view.

Lower Bay, New York City by Granville Perkins Granville Perkins, renowned as a landscape and scenery painter, as well as a book illustrator, entered the world on October 16, 1830, in Baltimore, Maryland. His journey into the arts began at the age of fifteen when he became a scene painter for elaborate theatre productions, collaborating […]