Edouard-Jean Dambourgez

'The Cheese Market, Les Halles', Paris, Salon d'Automne, Salon des Independants

Circa 1890

An early twentieth-century, American School oil showing a view of a sailor caulking the seams of a substantial wooden sailing ship with a view beyond towards red-tiled houses beneath...

A bright and breezy oil landscape showing a group of plein-air painters in Edwardian costume working at their easels beneath clouded blue skies. Signed lower right, 'M. Kane' for Mel Kane...

'Inscribed lower right, 'Len Chmiel' (American, born 1942) and painted circa 1980. Born in Chicago, Chmiel moved to California at the age of eight. He firs...

Signed lower right, 'Marian Stahl' (American, 20th century) and painted circa 1960. Inscribed verso, 'Meyer St, Tucson AZ' with artist address. A finely drawn, mid-century view of ...

This beautiful oil sketch, painted en plein air, was created by Swedish artist Olof Arborelius during his stay in Italy from the fall of 1870 until January 1872. The painting features a charming depiction of ancient Roman ruins—either a city wall or an aqueduct—surrounded by lush trees under the clear Italian sky. With loose brushstrokes and a soft, atmospheric touch, the artist captures the natural light and Mediterranean ambiance, demonstrating his profound understanding of plein air painting. Arborelius was heavily influenced by French artistic trends of the time, particularly in his color sensitivity and study of light and air. His time in Italy was critical for his artistic development, marking the height of his mastery in capturing the delicate interplay of light, color, and atmosphere. Several of Arborelius’ Italian oil studies, including similar small-format plein air works, were later exhibited at various prestigious exhibitions. These include the Svenska konstnärernas förening memorial exhibition in 1910, the Svensk-Franska Konstgalleriet in Stockholm in 1931, and a memorial exhibition at the Nationalmuseum in 1943. Viggo Loos praised Arborelius' Italian studies for their "sensitivity to color" and "intense exploration of light and atmosphere," highlighting these works as a high point in the artist's career. Loos emphasized how Arborelius skillfully captured the essence of the Mediterranean landscape, using vibrant tones and delicate brushwork to convey the interplay of light and air. Moreover, Folke Holmér, the curator of Arborelius’ 1943 memorial exhibition, described his Italian sketches as some of the most painterly pieces of his early production, worthy of comparison with the best works Swedish artists had produced in Italy. Among his notable works in major collections are three of his Italian oil studies held at the Nationalmuseum: View from Rome Towards the Arch of Septimius Severus...

A bucolic scene at harvesting time Gerald Gardiner (1902-1959) Harvesting time Signed and dated 1944 Oil on paper 10½ x 15¾ inches Landscape painter ...

Beppe Ciardi (Venice 1875 - Quinto di Treviso 1932) - Triptych of views of Venice. 9 x 15 cm each without frame, 30 x 73 cm with frame. Oil on board (1) and cardboard (2), in carve...

Traditional Celebration and Costumes Japan or Okinawa Oil painting on illustration board of Japanese Ryukyu or Okinawa Island festival goers by and unknown artist. Elegantly dresse...