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Arthur R. Safford
After The Storm, Seascape, Nautical, Maritime, Sailing Ships, Boston Artist

circa 1960s

About the Item

Arthur R. Safford (American, 1900 - 1992) Signed: Arthur R. Safford (Lower, Right) " After the Storm ", circa 1960s Oil on Canvas 24" x 30" Housed in a 2 1/2" Pine Frame with a 3/4" Liner and toned fillet Overall Size: 30 1/2" x 36 1/2" In very good condition. Ready to be hung and enjoyed. A painter of seascapes, portraits, and figures, Safford's style is best described as romantic realism. The rendition of a subject in its precise place, light and moment is interpreted through the artist's knowledge and appreciation for its uniqueness Some of his paintings show a whimsical, fantastic interpretation of a scene but always true to the last detail. Arthur Safford was born in Boston in 1900, graduated from the Alandale School of Art in Boston and was a student of Ernst L. Major, while attending the Massachusetts School of Art. He received a Bachelors of Arts degree from Calvin Coolidge College in 1944, and a Masters in Philosophy of Art in 1948. He was a member of the faculty at Boston College for eight years and taught artists and teachers alike. For many years he had a studio and gallery in Boston and then in Rocky Neck since 1958, when he moved to Cape Ann. Mr. Safford was a member and past president of the North Shore Art Association; member of the American Artist Professional League. He died on September 28, 1992 and rests in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, East Gloucester.
  • Creator:
    Arthur R. Safford (1900 - 1992, American)
  • Creation Year:
    circa 1960s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.5 in (77.47 cm)Width: 36.5 in (92.71 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
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  • Gallery Location:
    Grand Rapids, MI
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2380216032162

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