Bend in the River – Emile A Gruppe
Bend in the River by Emile Gruppe Emile Albert Gruppe was born in Rochester, New York in 1896. The son of Charles Paul Gruppe who was recognized by the Dutch as being one of America’s most gifted painters of the late 19th Century. Emile was trained by his father and studied at the National […]
Van Zandt, Thomas Kirby – Christmas Time
Christmas Time by Thomas Kirby Van Zandt Thomas Kirby Van Zandt, born in New Scotland, Albany County, New York in 1814, was a well-known painter of the horses of wealthy New Yorkers, including Leland Stanford. The Stanford Museum has a half dozen of T.K. Van Zandt’s work in its collection. In 1859 he was awarded […]
Lobrichon, Timoleon-Marie – The Garden Party
The Garden Party by Timoleon-Marie Lobrichon Timoléon Marie Lobrichon, a distinguished student of François-Edouard Picot at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris, carved his artistic niche alongside luminaries like William-Adolph Bouguereau, Henri-Léopold Levy, and Isidore Pils. Focused on portraying babies and children, either in solitary compositions or alongside parents within genre settings, Lobrichon exhibited a […]
Gruppe, Emile – The Blue Gate
The Blue Gate by Emile Gruppe Emile Albert Gruppe was born in Rochester, New York in 1896. The son of Charles Paul Gruppe who was recognized by the Dutch as being one of America’s most gifted painters of the late 19th Century. Emile was trained by his father and studied at the National Academy in […]
Leighton, Scott – Fox Hunter
Fox Hunter by Scott Leighton Scott Leighton, was born Thomas Leighton in Dover, N.H. and was the fourth child among five born to Nicholas and Deborah M. (Whitney) Leighton on August 28, 1847. He was 50 years of age when he passed away in Waverly, MA, on January 8th 1898. He married Sadie L. Wyman […]
Walker, William Aiken – Life on the Plantation
Life on the Plantation by William Walker William Aiken Walker, a genre painter renowned for his depictions of plantations, cotton fields, African Americans, and dock scenes, left an enduring mark on Southern art. Born in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1838, Walker’s artistic journey began early in life, with his first painting completed at the age […]
Walker, William Aiken – On the Plantation
On the Plantation by William Walker William Aiken Walker, a genre painter renowned for his depictions of plantations, cotton fields, African Americans, and dock scenes, left an enduring mark on Southern art. Born in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1838, Walker’s artistic journey began early in life, with his first painting completed at the age of […]
Sheppard, Warren – Evening Sunset
Evening Sunset by Warren Sheppard Marine painter, Warren Sheppard was a designer and navigator of racing yachts and sailed widely along the New England coast. He won the famous New York-to-Bermuda race and published an authoritative book titled “Practical Navigation.” He was also known for his canal scenes of Venice. He took art lessons from […]
Miller, William Rickarby – Central Park
(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 […]
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 […]