Hart, William – Grand Manan Island
Grand Manan Island – William Hart (1823-1894) William Hart was born in Paisley, Scotland, and gained recognition for his serene and romantic landscapes characterized by finely executed brushwork. His signature style often featured cattle and realistic figures integrated into expansive landscapes, a motif he developed starting in the late 1880s after being inspired by the […]
Walker, William Aiken – Donkey in Cotton Field with Rider
Donkey in Cotton Field with Rider by Walker, William Aiken William Aiken Walker, a genre painter celebrated for his depictions of plantations, cotton fields, African Americans, and dock scenes, hailed from a prominent Southern background. Born in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1838, as the son of a distinguished cotton agent, Walker demonstrated his artistic inclination […]
Inglis, John – Spring Blossoms
Spring Blossoms by John Inglis John Inglis, originally from Dublin, Ireland (born in 1867), studied at the Dublin Academy then at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts under Jean-Léon Gérôme. At the Académie Colorossi his teachers were Raphaël Collin and Gustave Courtois. Inglis settled in Rochester, New York, where he was active in the Rochester Art Club, […]
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 […]
Gruppe, Emile – Autumn in Vermont
Autumn in Vermont 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 […]
Walker, William Aiken – Young Boy
Young boy by William Walker William Aiken Walker, a genre painter celebrated for his depictions of plantations, cotton fields, African Americans, and dock scenes, hailed from a prominent Southern background. Born in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1838, as the son of a distinguished cotton agent, Walker demonstrated his artistic inclination early, completing his first painting […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]