Tony Sheath

Impressionist landscape during an English Summer, the River crossing at mid day

2000

Outstanding Scottish landscape from the late 19th to early 20th century oil on canvas. Born in Scone, Frazer would participate in the growth and development of Scottish landscape painting during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Long desiring to compete with the artistic endeavors of England, Scotland was making sure to make its mark, investing heavily in its artists. Indeed, Frazer would attend the acclaimed Royal Scottish Academy to receive his art education, intended to compete with English schools such as the Royal Academy in London. When his studies were complete, he would then base himself out of Edinburgh as he pursued a professional career. Edinburgh was and remains, the art capital of Scotland, and there was no place better for budding artist to plant their roots. Frazer’s work is a prime example of the growing influence of impressionism on Scottish landscape art...

Hans Bendix (1898–1984) “View in Paris”, circa 1960 Oil on canvas Signed lower right In this lively and sunlit Parisian street scene, Danish artist Hans Bendix offers a vivid and m...

This artwork "Sailing Boat at the Pier" c.1990, is an oil painting on canvas by noted Nantucket artist Gregory Hill, b.1944. It is signed at the lower left corner by the artist. The ...

This artworl "Landscape" c. 1935 is an oil painting on hardboard by renown California artist Frank Joseph Girardin, 1856-1945. It is signed at the lower right corner. The hardboard size is 20 x 30 inches, framed size is 30.5 x 40.5 inches. Framed in a wooden beige frame, with fabric liner. It is in excellent condition. About the artist: Born in Louisville, Kentucky in 1856, Frank joseph Girardin began his art instruction in 1870 under Frank Noble and later Frank Duveneck at the Cincinnati Art Academy. A semi-pro baseball player in Cincinnati, he was best known for his beautiful landscapes of both Indiana and California. An extremely active participant in the development of the Art Association of Richmond and original member of the local Sketch Club, he served on the Board of Directors of Art Association for several years. He was considered ranked next to the late John E. Bundy in talent and skill by the former Art Association Director, Mrs. Ella Bond Johnston. It was during his time in Indiana, that he received the most recognition for his work. In 1903, he won first prize for his painting, "Lingering Snow" at the Cincinnati Art Club Show. This would be one of numerous prizes and awards the he would receive during his time in Indiana, including the coveted Mary T...