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 […]
Knight, Louis Aston – Paris Riverscape
Paris Riverscape by Louis Aston Knight Born on August 3, 1873, in the enchanting city of Paris, France, Louis Aston Knight was the son of American parents. He began his artistic education in his hometown, studying under notable mentors such as Lefebvre, Robert-Fleury, and his father, D. R. Knight. In 1925, during his stay at […]
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. In 1878, he continued his artistic education at the Düsseldorf Academy under the guidance of Hugo Crola, a […]
Butman, Fredrick – Triptych
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
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, […]
Baron, Henry Charles – Mother and Children
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 […]