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 […]

Mason, Roy Martell – Superstitious Mountain

water color painting by Roy Mason of two tired looking men on worn out horses approaching a mysteriously dark looking mountain in the background.

Superstitious Mountain by Roy Martell Mason “Renowned visitors to Morro Bay in 1959.” “In a delightful turn of events, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Martell Mason, hailing from Batavia, New York, graced Morro Bay with their presence. Roy Mason, a celebrated landscape painter and a member of the National Academy, was captivated by the picturesque charm […]

Kovach, George – Two Rocky Mountain Rams

Oil painting of two big horn sheep on a snowy mountainside by George Kovach

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

Oil painting by Huber of a tree by a river titled 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

Oil painting by Dubois F. Hasbrouck, entitled peaceful evening on 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

Oil painting by Robert Gruppe of a group of palms on a windy beach with a sail boat on the water in the distance.

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 […]

Eggenhoffer, Nick – Medicine Man

Water color painting of a native American medicine man dressed in beaded leather seated on a dappled horse against a windswept prairie sky.

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

Oil painting by Harry Edwards (1869-1922). Head and shoulders image of a native American man against a partly cloudy summer sky.

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 […]

Ennis, George – Sarasota Hurricane

Oil painting by George P. Ennis (1884-1936) of a group of fishermen preparing to board a large sail boat on what appears to be a cold blustery day.

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

Oil painting by Donald D. Brown (b. 1947). Tall pines agains a blue sky on the left, overlooking a broad march with water and rushes in the foreground. Tall palms appear in the more distant right.

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 […]