Hippolyte Camille Delpy

Ile de France, Barbizon River Scene

Undated

In Marguerite the white peonies are a symbol of riches and honor used in Chinese art that profoundly influenced Pushman. This painting is in an originally chosen "Pushman" frame acquired from Barcelona, Spain. There is incredible color in this work and exciting brushwork. It is a true example of Impressionist technique, perhaps some of the finest technically of all American painters at this time. At this time Pushman painted all ethnicities and here we see the unusual subject of a younger sitter. Thus Pushman has emphasized purity and innocence. Panel inside frame measures 32 x 23 and it is signed lower left. As well as it bears the Pushman cataloguing number #47 on verso which attests to its early date in his career. Against these stark white symbols, Pushman paints in sharp contrast a dark backdrop reminiscent of an Oriental tapestry...

Impressionist artist Purdy often paints figures in tranquil settings that include windows and flowers. The colors of yellow, soft blues and whites here convey a sunny setting. He oft...

Idle Hour is an intricately painted Impressionist depiction of woman with her pets on her veranda. It is exquisitely framed in a French Gold Leaf frame of quality and value. Paint...

Grizzly was part of a wonderful series this artist did in the 1970's of wildlife. Often there is a Barbizon influence to the landscape as we see here in the rich green landscape. I...

Vibrant floral still life by Marilyn Simandle (American, b.1946). Splashes of color and white petals pop out against a dark background and glossy blac...

I try not to buy too many views of Paris, as I am aware that not all of you are as attached to the the city as I am. However, this bright, dynamic and fun view of the Seine and its b...

The very ordinariness of this European street scene is a delight. With Armistice recently signed, all the depravations of the recent war are letting up, enough so that two women can ...

An oil painting of two trees basking in the summer's golden sun. The sea can be seen in the distance, just beneath the horizon. The sky is a soft blue with a streak of grey clouds. ...