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Frank Waller
Oil painting of a House and Garden, Morristown, New Jersey in 1908

1908

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Frank Waller (American, 1842-1923) House and Garden, Morristown, 1908 Oil on canvas, 18 1/2 x 12 inches Framed: 23 x 16 inches (approx.) Dated and inscribed at lower left: "From/Our Garden 27 March/Home of our neighbors/Morristown 1908" Frank Waller was born in New York in 1842, the son of a dry goods merchant. He studied drawing at the Free Academy of the City of New York (known since 1961 as the City College of New York) and the National Academy of Design. He was one of the founders of the Art Students League and served as its first president; treasurer; corresponding secretary; and a second term as president in 1881. In 1872 he toured Egypt with his friend and fellow artist Edwin White (1817–1877). Thereafter he became noted for his Egyptian landscapes, especially romantic views of archaeological ruins and daily life along the Nile. He remained interested in archaeology and served as a local honorary secretary of the Egypt Exploration Society from 1897 to 1902 and on the Ur Exploration Society.
  • Creator:
    Frank Waller (1842 - 1923, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1908
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23 in (58.42 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: RS 16641stDibs: LU2390214070512

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