Edward Willis Redfield Oil on Canvas Autumn Landscape w/ Cottage Impressionist

Description

Edward Willis Redfield (1869-1965), Active in Pennsylvania & Maine



Born in Bridgeville, Delaware, Edward Redfield moved to Philadelphia as a youngster and lived much of his life near New Hope in Bucks County, an easy distance north of Philadelphia. There he became the leader of the colony of artists known as the New Hope Impressionists. In modified Impressionist style and methods, he did many landscapes, especially panoramic snowscenes of the area, and used thick paint applied to large canvases with long brush strokes instead of the feathery strokes of true French Impressionism.

He usually finished his paintings in "one go" meaning plein-air, sometimes strapping his canvas to a tree on blustery days and standing knee-deep in snow. In the summers, he painted at Boothbay Harbor, Maine. He was also a teacher at the Pennsylvania Academy and a skilled craftsman who built his own house, cabinets and restored antiques.



Here we have anintrinsic landscape painted by Edward. Signed along the lower left. Classic Impressionism with rich color and exquisite detail. The location andexhibitionhistory is unknown. Depicts an autumn day in the countryside. A cottage can be seen on the left neatly placedamongstwater and large trees. The canvas shows a spectacular yellow hue and 20th century frame. If you view the last photo you can see a recent auction record of his work which sold for $299,000 at Sotheby's.

Condition

Blemishes on Frame and light wear to gesso
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Dimensions

44" x 32"
Sans Frame - 24" x 36"
(L x W)