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

William Winthrop WardPillar Point Fishing Dock, Half Moon Bay - Mid Century Landscape, 1947

$2,150

H 23.25 in W 27.25 in D 0.75 in

Pillar Point Fishing Dock, Half Moon Bay - Mid Century Landscape

By William Winthrop Ward

Located in Soquel, CA

Beautifully detailed mid-century coastal landscape of Pillar Point Fishing Dock near Half Moon Bay, California by William Winthrop Ward (American, 1901-1985). Signed lower left: "W. Winthrop Ward." Displayed in a new gilt-toned frame. Linen size: 20"H x 24"W. Born in Walsall near London, England on June 12, 1901, William Winthrop Ward immigrated to Boston in 1916 and spent much of his youth boating off the coast of Massachusetts. After a stint with the U.S. Marines, he came to California in 1927. While a member of the Coast Guard, he began painting while tending the Point Lobos lighthouse on the coast at San Francisco. His work came to the attention of local artist Heliodor Hammarstrom, who tended the windmills in Golden Gate Park. Hammarstrom gave him encouragement and introduced Ward to George Demont Otis...

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1940s American Impressionist Arthur Ernest Becher

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Linen, Oil

James Russell FordMid Century Rocky Stream Impressionist Landscape, 1940

$1,350

H 17.88 in W 23.88 in D 0.13 in

Mid Century Rocky Stream Impressionist Landscape

By James Russell Ford

Located in Soquel, CA

Beautiful mid-century landscape painting of large boulders in a rushing stream by listed California artist James Russell Ford (American, 1888-1963). Signed lower right: "J.R. Ford." ...

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1940s American Impressionist Arthur Ernest Becher

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Oil, Fiberboard, Canvas

Harold Vincent SkeneHarold Vincent Skene Western Mountain Bear Landscape Oil Painting, Colorado, 1959

$1,995

H 29.5 in W 35.5 in D 0.75 in

Harold Vincent Skene Western Mountain Bear Landscape Oil Painting, Colorado

By Harold Vincent Skene

Located in Denver, CO

An original 1959 oil painting by renowned Colorado artist Harold Vincent Skene (1883–1978), Little Bear is a striking Mid-Century Western landscape that ca...

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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Arthur Ernest Becher

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Oil

Anton DahlOhlone Mother and Child Walking Through the Santa Cruz Redwoods - Landscape 1930, 1930s

$5,500

H 21.75 in W 15.75 in D 1.5 in

Ohlone Mother and Child Walking Through the Santa Cruz Redwoods - Landscape 1930

Located in Soquel, CA

Serene depiction of an Ohlone Mother and Child walking a forest path by Anton Dahl (Swedish-American). Ohlone Mother and child are walking through the North...

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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Arthur Ernest Becher

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Oil, Linen

Jon BlanchetteJon Blanchette Northern California Farmhouse Landscape Oil Painting Mid-Century, Mid 20th Century

$1,250

H 27.5 in W 31.5 in D 1.25 in

Jon Blanchette Northern California Farmhouse Landscape Oil Painting Mid-Century

By Jon Blanchette

Located in Denver, CO

An original mid-century oil painting by acclaimed California artist Jon Blanchette (1908–1987), this tranquil Northern California landscape captures the timeless beauty of the state'...

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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Arthur Ernest Becher

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Oil

Mid Century Landscape California Mountain Lakeside, C. 1950

$850

H 25 in W 29 in D 2 in

Mid Century Landscape California Mountain Lakeside

Located in Soquel, CA

Idyllic landscape of a scenic lake view with an evergreen forest and picturesque purple mountains in the background by an unknown artist. Unsigned. Displayed in a period rustic wood ...

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1950s American Impressionist Arthur Ernest Becher

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Masonite, Oil

David Shingler"Grand Tetons National Park, WY" Oil Painting

$7,000

H 40 in W 48 in

"Grand Tetons National Park, WY" Oil Painting

By David Shingler

Located in Denver, CO

David Shingler's (NC based) "Grand Tetons National Park, WY" is an oil painting that depicts a vast grassy meadow leading to a dense forest o...

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2010s American Impressionist Arthur Ernest Becher

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Oil, Wood

Oleta Naomi BodeCalifornia Oaks in Spring Landscape, c.1970s

$1,150

H 28 in W 33 in D 2 in

California Oaks in Spring Landscape

By Oleta Naomi Bode

Located in Soquel, CA

Vivid and bright, this summer landscape of California oaks in Monterey county is by Corralitos, California artist Oleta Naomi Bode (American, 1914-2008)...

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1970s American Impressionist Arthur Ernest Becher

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Canvas, Oil

Ted LewyMid Century Novato Afternoon Country Landscape, 1962

$1,375

H 24.5 in W 28.5 in D 2 in

Mid Century Novato Afternoon Country Landscape

By Ted Lewy

Located in Soquel, CA

Wonderful mid century landscape titled "Late Afternoon in Novato" by Ted Lewy (American, 1912-1963). Presented in a rustic wooden frame. Signed "Ted Lewy" and dated "1962" lower righ...

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1960s American Impressionist Arthur Ernest Becher

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Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

David Shingler"Colorado Plains" Mountain Landscape Oil Painting, 2023

$7,000

H 36 in W 48 in

"Colorado Plains" Mountain Landscape Oil Painting

By David Shingler

Located in Denver, CO

David Shingler's (NC based) "Colorado Plains" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts plains with a backdrop of foothills, blue snow-capped mo...

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2010s American Impressionist Arthur Ernest Becher

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Oil, Wood

San Gabriel Mountains in Autumn Landscape California School 1930s, Circa 1960

$2,500

H 13 in W 17 in D 1.25 in

San Gabriel Mountains in Autumn Landscape California School 1930s

Located in Soquel, CA

Beautiful California plein air painting of San Gabriel Mountains in autumn with iconic Sycamore tree in foreground. Circa 1960. Unsigned. Presented in vintage gilt-toned carved wood frame. Image size: 10"H x 14"W. The San Gabriel Mountains have inspired many famous plein air painters including Hanson Puthuff, Marion Kavanagh Wachtel, Maurice Braun...

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1960s American Impressionist Arthur Ernest Becher

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Canvas, Oil, Illustration Board

Johann Berthelsen, 1883-1972"Washington Square Park Nocturne" Impressionist Oil Painting with Figures in NYC, Mid-20th Century

$10,000

H 10 in W 12 in D 1.25 in

"Washington Square Park Nocturne" Impressionist Oil Painting with Figures in NYC

By Johann Berthelsen, 1883-1972

Located in New York, NY

A stunning jewel and pertinent example of Berthelsen's charming New York City scenes. Here we find a Washington Square Park at night and the Manhattan buildings depicted in the far b...

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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Arthur Ernest Becher

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Canvas, Oil, Board

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