Moeller, Louis Henri – Chess Players
Chess Players by Louis Henri Moeller Louis Henri Moeller, a native of New York, rose to prominence as one of America’s leading anecdotal genre painters during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His favored subject matter often featured distinguished elderly men engaged in everyday activities within refined interior settings that mirrored Victorian tastes. Born […]
Marteniz, Anthony – Horse
Horse by Anthony Marteniz
Kovach, George – Two Rocky Mountain Rams
Two Rocky Mountain Rams by George Kovach George Kovach, born of Hungarian descent in Cleveland, Ohio, discovered his passion for art during his childhood on an Ohio farm. Capturing the beauty of the surrounding countryside became a focal point of George’s life. He pursued his artistic education at the Art Institute of Miami, graduating and […]
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 […]
Hasbrouck, Dubois Fenelon – Peaceful Evening in the Catskills
Peaceful Evening in the Catskills by Dubois Fenelon Hasbrouck Dubois Fenelon Hasbrouck, a talented and renowned impressionist landscape painter, hailed from the charming town of Stamford, New York. Throughout his illustrious career, Hasbrouck’s art was showcased in prestigious exhibitions across the country, including the Brooklyn Academy of Art in New York from 1884-86, the National […]
Gruppe, Robert C. – Naples Evening on the Gulf
Naples Evening on the Gulf by Robert Gruppe Robert C. Gruppe, a contemporary artist following the impressionist tradition, was born in 1944. He hails from a lineage steeped in artistic heritage, being the son of the legendary Emile A. Gruppe and the grandson of Charles Paul Gruppe. Through his plein-air paintings, Gruppe skillfully captures the […]
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 […]
Ennis, George – Sarasota Hurricane
Sarasota Hurricane by George Ennis Hailing from St. Louis, Missouri, George Ennis was a prolific easel painter celebrated for his mastery of watercolors and exquisite stained glass window designs. Ennis also left an indelible mark on architectural history, notably as the creative mind behind the iconic Washington Hall and the West Point mess hall. Ennis’ […]
Brown, Donald D. – Everglades
Everglades by Donald D. Brown Don Brown was a notable member of the Indian River School of Painting, an informal collective that emerged in the 1950s and 1960s in Florida. Although not a formal institution, this group primarily consisted of African-American individuals from the working class who harbored a shared passion for painting. The Indian […]
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, […]