Van Zandt, Thomas Kirby – Christmas Time

Painting by Thomas Kirby Van Zandt of a horse and sleigh waiting for passengers by a building.

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

Painting by Emile Gruppe titled "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 […]

Nemethy, George – Side Wheeler

20th century painting by George Nemethy of a steam powered side wheeler out on the water.

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 […]

Moore, Benson Bond – Covered Bridge

Painting by Benson Bond Moore of a red covered bridge with green grass in the forefront, surrounded by large green trees.

Covered Bridge by Benson Bond Moore Benson Bond Moore, a distinguished landscape and animal-portrait painter, as well as an etcher, was born in Washington DC and spent seventy years of his life there. His artistic journey began with a Barbizon School influence, but over time, he transitioned to a more Impressionist and less Tonalist style, […]

Miller, William Rickarby – White Fall

Painting by William R. Miller of a couple with two children out on a calm lake in a small row boat.

White Fall by William Rickarby Miller 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 […]

Miller, William Rickarby – Central Park

painting of a couple with two small children standing in the shade of a large tree, on the shore of a glassy lake watching several white ducks paddling in the water near them.

(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

Oil painting of an exotic landscape by Alexander F. Loemans.

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 […]

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. […]