Arthur Ernest Becher

1877-1960

Arthur Ernst Becher was a painter and an illustrator of books and magazines. Born in Freiberg, Germany, he emigrated with his parents at the age of six to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As a fine artist, Becher was known for his rural New York landscapes and historical scenes including Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. He received early training from F. W. Heine and Robert Schade and also painted at Jones Island, a fishing village near Milwaukee. In 1902, Becher became a student of renowned illustrator Howard Pyle, at the Brandywine School in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. Two years later, Becher married and settled in Ardsley, New York. In 1917, the couple bought a 125-acre farm in Putnam County, New York, where he painted rural landscapes and renderings of historical events such as Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. Pursuing a career in illustration, Becher gained recognition as a top magazine illustrator creating work for Scribner's, Leslie's and Appleton's. In 1908, he went to Europe on assignment and studied privately in Germany with Otto Strutzel, who was known for landscape and animal painting. During the 1930s, his illustration moved from magazine work to books. Becher exhibited at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and was a member of the Society of Illustrators. The Delaware Art Museum holds several paintings by the artist in their permanent collection. Becher's work was included in the 1996 exhibition N.C. Wyeth and the Brandywine School American Illustrators from the Golden Age of Illustration (1880–1960), at the American Illustrators Gallery / Judy Goffman Cutler Fine Art. In 1959, six of his early paintings were purchased by the Milwaukee Common Council.

Artist: Arthur Ernest Becher

Arthur Ernest BecherEarly Spring, 1950

$1,280Sale Price|20% Off

Early Spring

By Arthur Ernest Becher

Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

Arthur Ernest Becher, 'Early Spring', oil, 1950. Signed and dated, lower right. A fine impressionist landscape, with fresh colors, on heavy illustration board, in very good, original condition, without inpainting. Framed in a period, 3 inch wide wood frame. Image size: 17 5/8 x 20 1/2 inches; outside frame dimensions: 23 3/4 x 26 5/8 inches. ABOUT THE ARTIST Arthur Ernst Becher was a painter and an illustrator of books and magazines. Born in Freiberg, Germany, he emigrated with his parents at the age of six to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As a fine artist, he was known for his rural New York landscapes and historical scenes including Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. He received early training from F.W. Heine and Robert Schade...

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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Arthur Ernest Becher

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Oil

Henrietta Dunn Mears“Bermuda Coast” Henrietta Dunn Mears American Impressionist Oil on Board Signed, 20th Century

$1,950

H 19.5 in W 23.5 in D 1 in

“Bermuda Coast” Henrietta Dunn Mears American Impressionist Oil on Board Signed

By Henrietta Dunn Mears

Located in Yardley, PA

A vibrant Bermuda seascape depicting the rocky shoreline with turquoise waters breaking against sunlit boulders beneath a sweeping tree. Mears uses bold, textured brushstrokes and a ...

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20th Century American Impressionist Arthur Ernest Becher

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Oil, Board

Emile Albert GruppeEmile Albert Gruppe “Winter - Gloucester MA”, 1950

$6,400

H 27 in W 31 in D 2 in

Emile Albert Gruppe “Winter - Gloucester MA”

By Emile Albert Gruppe

Located in Dallas, TX

Emile Albert Gruppe (American, 1896-1978) "Winter - Gloucester, Mass" Oil on canvas Signed "Emile A. Gruppe" (lower right) Canvas: 20 x 24 Inchesinches Framed: 27 x 31 inches Prove...

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1950s American Impressionist Arthur Ernest Becher

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Canvas, Oil

Lynn GertenbachHorse at the Golden Hills, California , Impressionist California landscaper.

$6,500

H 25 in W 31 in D 2 in

Horse at the Golden Hills, California , Impressionist California landscaper.

By Lynn Gertenbach

Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA

Lynn Gertenbach's "Ride at Golden Hills" is a remarkable oil painting that captures a serene moment of a lady riding a horse under a tree, surrounded by lush grass and vibrant scener...

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2010s American Impressionist Arthur Ernest Becher

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Oil

Jane Peterson“Palm Trees Along Florida Coast, c. 1940” Jane Peterson Impressionist Palm Beach, circa 1940

$37,500

H 32 in W 32 in D 1.25 in

“Palm Trees Along Florida Coast, c. 1940” Jane Peterson Impressionist Palm Beach

By Jane Peterson

Located in Yardley, PA

A wonderful example of Peterson’s views of the Florida Coast during her winter trips down south. Painted during Peterson’s mature period, this lively work underscores the energy of ...

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1940s American Impressionist Arthur Ernest Becher

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Oil, Canvas

Carl Gustaf Theodore OlsonAutumn Pasture, c. 1925

$650

H 18 in W 22 in D 1 in

Autumn Pasture

By Carl Gustaf Theodore Olson

Located in North Clarendon, VT

A beautiful oil on board of an Autumn Pasture by the talented Carl G. T. Olson. From the estate of the artist to his son, then to his grandchildren and from them to us. 18" x 22" u f...

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1920s American Impressionist Arthur Ernest Becher

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Oil

Bernard Safford GoodPennsylvania Impressionist Landscape Painting, ca 1930’s Listed Artist, 1930

$895

H 15 in W 19 in D 2 in

Pennsylvania Impressionist Landscape Painting, ca 1930’s Listed Artist

Located in Baltimore, MD

This American Impressionist painting is by listed artist Bernhard Safford Good. The artist was born in England in 1893. He came to Canada in 1910, moving west to Manitoba to work on...

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1930s American Impressionist Arthur Ernest Becher

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Oil

Ira J. DeenAmerican Impressionist Landscape - Listed Pennsylvania artist Ira Deen, ca 1930s, ca 1930s

$1,250

H 25 in W 21 in D 2 in

American Impressionist Landscape - Listed Pennsylvania artist Ira Deen, ca 1930s

Located in Baltimore, MD

A dramatic landscape by well-listed Pennsylvania artist Ira Deen. This is one of the largest and most lively of his works that I have ever seen. The scene depicts a late summer/early...

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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Arthur Ernest Becher

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Oil

Carl Gustaf Theodore OlsonIn the Edge of the Great Shadow, c. 1930

$650

H 8.5 in W 11.5 in D 2 in

In the Edge of the Great Shadow

By Carl Gustaf Theodore Olson

Located in North Clarendon, VT

A beautiful oil on board of the sun setting in the mountains c. 1930 by the talented Carl G. T. Olson. From the estate of the artist. Housed in a period arts and crafts carved frame....

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1930s American Impressionist Arthur Ernest Becher

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Oil

Roy BlankenshipSunday Sunrise, Vermont

$275

H 3 in W 3.75 in D 0.25 in

Sunday Sunrise, Vermont

Located in North Clarendon, VT

Wonderful little oil on board by Pennsylvania artist Roy Blankenship, Sunrise in Vermont 1971. 3" x 3.75", monogram lower right, signed, titled, dated on reverse. Born in 1943 in P...

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1970s American Impressionist Arthur Ernest Becher

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Oil

Charles Harold DavisAmerican Impressionist Landscape, attributed to Charles Harold Davis ca 1920’s, ca 1920’s

$1,850

H 23 in W 21 in D 2 in

American Impressionist Landscape, attributed to Charles Harold Davis ca 1920’s

By Charles Harold Davis

Located in Baltimore, MD

This is a lovely oil on canvas painting that was attributed to Charles Harold Davis when I purchased it about ten years ago. It is unfortunately not signed. The scene is a view throu...

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1920s American Impressionist Arthur Ernest Becher

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Oil

Brian BloodBrian Blood 'Monterey Bay' Plein Air California Impressionist Seascape Painting, 2000

$1,250

H 17.5 in W 20 in D 2.5 in

Brian Blood 'Monterey Bay' Plein Air California Impressionist Seascape Painting

By Brian Blood

Located in San Rafael, CA

Brian Blood (American, b. 1962) Monterey Bay, 2000 Oil on canvas board Signed lower right: BB signed, dated, and titled verso: Brian Blood, 2000 Monterey Bay 9in H x 12in L In a silvered gilt frame with linen mat and moulding: 17 1/4in H x 20in L Brian Blood is a resident of Pebble Beach, California. He began his professional life as a graphic artist and art director in Boston, Massachusetts. He then came to California to attend the Academy of Art College in San Francisco for both undergraduate and graduate studies. In 2003, Blood and his artist wife, Laurie Kersey...

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Early 2000s American Impressionist Arthur Ernest Becher

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Canvas, Oil

William HortonMelting Snow in Ploughed Field. American Impressionist Painting Winter Scene.

$12,000

H 23 in W 27 in D 3 in

Melting Snow in Ploughed Field. American Impressionist Painting Winter Scene.

By William Horton

Located in Marco Island, FL

A lovely little Impressionist landscape of Melting Snow in a Ploughed Field, painted by William Samuel Horton (1856-1936). William Horton, primarily a landscape painter, lived and...

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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Arthur Ernest Becher

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Oil, Canvas

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