Alfred East Figurative Paintings

British, 1844-1913

Sir Alfred East was born in Kettering in Northamptonshire and studied at the Glasgow School of Art. His romantic landscapes show the influence of the Barbizon school. In April 1888, he had shared an exhibition at the galleries of the Fine Art Society with T. C. Gotch and W. Ayerst Ingram and was commissioned the following year by Marcus Huish, Managing Director of the Society, to spend six months in Japan to paint the landscape and the people of the country. The exhibition of 104 paintings from this tour was held at the Fine Art Society in 1890, it was a spectacular success. East visited Spain in 1892. In 1906, he was elected President of the Royal Society of British Artists, a position he held until his death. In that year, he published his 107-page illustrated The Art of Landscape Painting in Oil Colour; in its preface, he made the observation: “The greatest errors in landscape painting are to be found – contradictory as it may appear – not so much in the matter of technique as in the painter's attitude toward Nature”. In this book, he described his techniques using colors, half-tones and pencil sketches. He was awarded a Knighthood in 1910 by King Edward VII. His portrait was painted by Philip de László. The Alfred East Art Gallery in Kettering, designed by John Alfred Gotch opened on 31 July 1913 and is Northamptonshire's oldest purpose-built art gallery. East was elected an Associate of the Royal Academy of Arts in 1899, having been a regular exhibitor since 1883 and elected to full membership in 1913. On 28 September 1913, East died at his London residence in Belsize Park. His body was taken back to Kettering and lay in state in the Alfred East Art Gallery, where it was surrounded by the pictures he had presented to the town, and attracted crowds of several thousand.

Artist: Alfred East

Alfred EastMoonlit Night in Blue - Moonlight - Barbizon painters, Circa 1890

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Moonlit Night in Blue - Moonlight - Barbizon painters

By Alfred East

Located in Miami, FL

Sir Alfred East painted a series of moonlit landscapes that is reminiscent of the Barbizon school of painters, Corot, and some of the impressionists. This painting has two light sources. The moonlight and window light which is depicted by the artist in a deep yellow. Highlights from the window skim off the top of the shrubs. "East was one of the most acclaimed landscape painters of his time." Tate Gallery " His particular strength was in painting the effect of different lights on the landscape. " Fine Arts Museums San Francisco. Sir Alfred Edward East RA RBA (15 December 1844 – 28 September 1913) was an English painter. He studied in Paris with Bouguereau. In 1906 he was elected President of the Royal Society of British Artists. He was awarded a Knighthood in 1910 by King Edward VII. His portrait was painted by Philip de Laszlo...

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1890s Alfred East Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Jane Peterson"Untitled (Harbor Scene at Night)" Jane Peterson, Impressionist, Nocturne, circa 1915

$30,000

H 28 in W 24 in

"Untitled (Harbor Scene at Night)" Jane Peterson, Impressionist, Nocturne

By Jane Peterson

Located in New York, NY

Jane Peterson Untitled (Harbor Scene at Night), circa 1915 Signed lower left Oil on canvas 20 x 16 inches Provenance Dr. Milton L. Berg, Tulsa, OK Thence by descent Born Jennie Ch...

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1910s American Impressionist Alfred East Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

H. Hansen1940's San Ynez Valley Indian Trail Sunset, 1944

$1,150

H 20.5 in W 28.5 in D 1.75 in

1940's San Ynez Valley Indian Trail Sunset

Located in Soquel, CA

Vibrant mid century California landscape of the beautiful San Ynez Valley Indian Trail with Native American children walking towards the sunset by H. Hansen (American, 20th Century), 1944. The small figures walk through a majestic, sprawling landscape full of plants, rocks, and tall trees flanking this gorgeous trail that leads towards an epic mountain range in the distance. Signed and dated "H. Hansen 1944" lower left corner. Label on verso with title and "Rubicon Lodge" (an old California...

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1940s American Impressionist Alfred East Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Angela WakefieldMiniature Painting of Trafalgar Square London Westminster by British City Artist, 2024

$1,706

H 10.5 in W 10.5 in D 1.75 in

Miniature Painting of Trafalgar Square London Westminster by British City Artist

By Angela Wakefield

Located in Preston, GB

Miniature Painting of Trafalgar Square London Westminster by British City Artist - a unique original from leading Contemporary Cityscape Artist, Angela Wakefield. Part of the London ...

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2010s Contemporary Alfred East Figurative Paintings

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Gesso, Paint, Oil, Acrylic, Board, Canvas, Cotton Canvas

William Preston PhelpsScything Hay at Dusk

$22,000

H 34.38 in W 46.38 in D 3 in

Scything Hay at Dusk

By William Preston Phelps

Located in Milford, NH

A nicely detailed rural landscape with farmers scything hay at dusk by American artist William Preston Phelps (1848-1923). Phelps was born in Chesham, New Hampshire, and after studyi...

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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Alfred East Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Maurice LoirandJapan Japanese Garden by French naive outsider folk art primitive artist, circa 1970

$682

H 23.63 in W 28.75 in D 0.4 in

Japan Japanese Garden by French naive outsider folk art primitive artist

By Maurice Loirand

Located in Norwich, GB

A perfect painting for lovers of Japan, and for admirers of naïve or outsider art. Painted during Maurice Loirand's long residence in Japan, this charming composition reflects the deep affection he developed for his adopted country and its distinctive landscape and architecture. Maurice Loirand (1922–2008) led a remarkable life and is today recognised internationally as one of France's important naïve painters. Born into a working-class family in Brittany, near France's Atlantic coast, he began work in the shipyards at the age of fifteen. During the Second World War, he joined the French Resistance, where he met painters, poets and intellectuals who introduced him to an artistic world far removed from his origins. Entirely self-taught, Loirand devoted every spare moment to painting and soon began exhibiting alongside established artists. After moving to Paris in the 1950s, he continued to earn his living as a technician while painting through the night. In 1968, he finally became a full-time artist. International travel and numerous exhibitions followed. He exhibited in Brazil, Argentina and New York, including with the Jean Tiroche Gallery. His work has been shown alongside paintings by Léger, Matisse and Picasso, and The Collector's Guild of New York commissioned him to produce a series of lithographs. A visit to Japan transformed his life. Captivated by the country, he remained there for eighteen years and married the Japanese poet...

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1970s Outsider Art Alfred East Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Gilbert T. Margeson"Boats in Rockport Harbor" Gilbert T. Margeson, Impressionist, Massachusetts, circa 1870s

$2,500

H 17 in W 19.75 in

"Boats in Rockport Harbor" Gilbert T. Margeson, Impressionist, Massachusetts

Located in New York, NY

Gilbert T. Margeson Boats in Rockport Harbor Signed lower left Oil on canvasboard 10 3/4 x 13 1/4 inches A marine painter, Gilbert was born in Nova Scotia and became known as the D...

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1870s American Impressionist Alfred East Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Victor MullerDenkend aan Arcadië Thinking of Arcadia Oil Painting Canvas Landscape In Stock, 2026

$34,329

H 59.06 in W 47.25 in

Denkend aan Arcadië Thinking of Arcadia Oil Painting Canvas Landscape In Stock

By Victor Muller

Located in Utrecht, NL

Denkend aan Arcadië Thinking of Arcadia Oil Painting Canvas Landscape In Stock Victor Muller (1976, Den Helder) studied at the Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam and at the Willem de Kooning...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Alfred East Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Radu RodidealTwo Days Later - 21st Century, Figurative Painting, Blonde, Beige, Blue, 2019

$4,095

H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 0.79 in

Two Days Later - 21st Century, Figurative Painting, Blonde, Beige, Blue

By Radu Rodideal

Located in Baden-Baden, DE

Two Days Later, 2019 Oil on canvas (Signed on reverse) 47 1/4 H x 31 1/2 W in. 120 H x 80 W cm In his paintings, Radu Rodideal speaks about the concept...

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2010s Contemporary Alfred East Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Lawrence Nelson Wilbur"Gloucester Harbor" Lawrence Nelson Wilbur, Impressionist, Atmospheric Sky, 1939

$12,000

H 34.25 in W 39.25 in

"Gloucester Harbor" Lawrence Nelson Wilbur, Impressionist, Atmospheric Sky

Located in New York, NY

Lawrence Nelson Wilbur Gloucester Harbor, 1939 Signed lower right, inscribed on the reverse of stretcher Oil on canvas 25 x 29 1/2 inches Lawrence Nelson Wilbur was an American pai...

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1930s American Impressionist Alfred East Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

19th Century Romantic Orientalism Eastern Cityscape Busy Street Scene Oil Canvas, e.g. 1870-1890

$560

H 15.6 in W 26.8 in D 0.5 in

19th Century Romantic Orientalism Eastern Cityscape Busy Street Scene Oil Canvas

Located in Stockholm, SE

This expressive genre scene, executed in oil on canvas at the close of the 19th century, represents a magnificent example of European Romantic Orientalism. The painting transports th...

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Late 19th Century Realist Alfred East Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Wood, Oil

Shuk Machane Yehuda Jerusalem Market Israeli Oil Painting, c1970s

$1,200

H 25 in W 31 in

Shuk Machane Yehuda Jerusalem Market Israeli Oil Painting

Located in Surfside, FL

similar in style to David Azuz a new Expressionist Israeli market scene possibly by Roz Rice.

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1970s Expressionist Alfred East Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Robert M. Decker"Rockaway" Robert M. Decker, American Landscape, New York, East Coast, Dunes, Circa 1880s

$4,500

H 14 in W 23.5 in

"Rockaway" Robert M. Decker, American Landscape, New York, East Coast, Dunes

Located in New York, NY

Robert M. Decker Rockaway Signed lower left Oil on canvas 9 x 18 inches Robert M. Decker (1847–1928) was an American landscape painter best known for his realistic depictions of th...

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1880s Academic Alfred East Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Previously Available Items

Alfred EastThe Kindling Gatherers, 1890 (knighted Royal Academy member, Antique Landscape), c. 1890

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H 24.5 in W 35 in

The Kindling Gatherers, 1890 (knighted Royal Academy member, Antique Landscape)

By Alfred East

Located in New Orleans, LA

Sir Alfred East was both a full member of the Royal Academy and president of the Royal Society of British Artists, so his pedigree is impeccable. He be...

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Late 19th Century Impressionist Alfred East Figurative Paintings

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Oil

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