David Boyd

"Dog Trot" - Interior, door, direct observation

2023

Born in Frankfurt, Burnitz graduated from the University of Berlin in 1847 as a lawyer. After graduation, Burnitz traveled and painted for five years in Italy. Abandoning his law career, Burnitz traveled to Paris where he was introduced to the ideas of the Barbizon School by lithographer Karl Bodner. Studying under Emile Lambinet...

"Shrimp and Oysters" is a plein air landscape painting featuring red, white, green and blue hues. David Boyd is inspired by the work of Edward Hopper, Andre...

A stunning jewel and pertinent example of Berthelsen's charming New York City scenes. Here we find a The Plaza hotel and the Manhattan buildings depicted in the far background with pops of colors shinning through the lights and magic of the city. The artist was truly a master of capturing New York in all of its glory throughout the seasons. This piece is executed whimsically, yet dramatically evoking an emotion of wonder and beauty. This piece is signed lower right by the artist and it also bears the reproduction right's stamp on the reverse. It is titled on the back and it comes housed in a beautiful French giltwood frame with linen liner and hanging wire on verso ready to be displayed. Art measures 6.5 x 8 inches Frame measures 12 x 14 inches Johann Berthelsen was born in Copenhagen in 1883, the 7th of seven children, to Conrad and Dorothea Karen Berthelsen. His parents were involved in artistic and professional circles. In 1890, his mother brought the children to America, settling in Manistee, Michigan, with her sister's family. They would eventually move to Manitowoc, Wisconsin, a city on the shore of Lake Michigan. As a teenager, Johann was actively involved in choirs and singing groups. And he always loved to draw and paint, and while he was too impatient to take well to schoolwork, and never went beyond the 5th grade. Although he worked in several trades, Johann's mind and heart were always with the arts. As his voice matured, he also always wanted to be an actor, and at the age of 18 moved to Chicago where he reconnected with an old friend who was studying voice at the Chicago Musical...

The painting Frozen River depicts the morning dawn, when the river covered with ice reflects the first rays of light. Its mirror-like surface symbolizes the awakening of nature and t...