Romain Steppe

Sunset on a July Evening

1910

This depiction of ice fishing on a Winters day is a beautifully atmospheric oil on canvas painting by the artist Johann Jungblut. ‘Ice Fisherman’ is an original work that is circa th...

This original oil-on-canvas painting, A Beautiful Day by the River, is a serene and colourful Impressionist style painting by the prolific artist Anatoly Belonog. This work is aroun...

Winter Landscape oil/board 16 x 20 unframed image, 26.3/8 x 30.25x3.5 framed Here is a beautiful winter snow scene oil painting on board by Hobart Nichols signed lower right. The ...

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...