Arthur Ernest Becher Paintings

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 Paintings

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Oil

Philip Little"Summer Pastoral, New England" Philip Little, Summer Day, Verdant Landscape, 1911

$8,000

H 36 in W 42 in

"Summer Pastoral, New England" Philip Little, Summer Day, Verdant Landscape

By Philip Little

Located in New York, NY

Philip Little Summer Pastoral, New England, 1911 Signed and dated lower right Oil on canvas 26 3/4 x 32 1/2 inches Philip Little was born in Swampscott, MA in 1857. After studying ...

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1910s American Impressionist Arthur Ernest Becher Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Frederick Usher De Voll Saint Sulpice, Paris, 1907

$6,500

H 16 in W 20 in D 2 in

Saint Sulpice, Paris

Located in North Clarendon, VT

Beautiful Paris Market scene by American Impressionist master Frederick Usher de Voll. Painted in 1907 and passed down through his family since...

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Early 1900s American Impressionist Arthur Ernest Becher Paintings

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Oil

Christopher Willett"River Town New Hope PA, Bucks County" Impressionist Pastoral Scene Oil Painting, 20th Century

$1,800

H 7 in W 9 in D 0.75 in

"River Town New Hope PA, Bucks County" Impressionist Pastoral Scene Oil Painting

Located in New York, NY

A charming Impressionist summer pastoral scene depicting the New Hope town near the lake in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. This piece is executed in an intimate yet energetic manner. Ch...

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20th Century American Impressionist Arthur Ernest Becher Paintings

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Board, Oil

Richard SigafoosAntique American 1910 Oil on board Painting Seashore Island Beach Women framed, 1920

$1,800

H 12 in W 14 in

Antique American 1910 Oil on board Painting Seashore Island Beach Women framed

Located in Buffalo, NY

This evocative oil painting by Richard Sigafoos presents a solitary coastal rock formation rising against a softly illuminated seascape. Rendered with confident, expressive brushwork...

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1920s American Impressionist Arthur Ernest Becher Paintings

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Oil, Board

Harold Vincent SkeneVintage Colorado Ghost Town Oil Painting by Harold Skene, Western Landscape, 1963

$1,303Sale Price|34% Off

H 29 in W 35 in D 0.75 in

Vintage Colorado Ghost Town Oil Painting by Harold Skene, Western Landscape

By Harold Vincent Skene

Located in Denver, CO

“Ghost Town” by Harold Skene (1883–1978) is a compelling vintage oil painting that evokes the quiet drama of Colorado’s mining past. This atmospheric Western landscape depicts a lone prospector and his pack mule standing among the weathered remnants of an abandoned mountain town. Set in late summer or early autumn, the scene is painted in a rich, earthy palette of golden yellows, sage greens, dusty pinks, and soft blues, capturing the stillness and solitude of the high desert West. Painted in oil on board, the work is signed by the artist at the lower right and titled and dated on the verso, underscoring its authenticity and historical value. Skene’s careful attention to structure and perspective reflects his architectural training, while his expressive handling of landscape conveys the emotional weight of a once-thriving community now reclaimed by nature. The painting measures 24 x 30 inches (image size) and is presented in a classic mahogany frame with overall dimensions of 30 x 35.5 x 2.75 inches, offering strong visual presence and immediate display appeal. A graduate of Harvard’s School of Architecture, Harold Skene studied at the Denver Art Academy and the Broadmoor Art Academy, and served as an assistant to noted Western artist Allen Tupper True...

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1960s American Impressionist Arthur Ernest Becher Paintings

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Oil

William Lemos1900's Horses at the Trough, 1900

$1,500

H 13.5 in W 19.5 in D 0.65 in

1900's Horses at the Trough

By William Lemos

Located in Soquel, CA

Charming mid century oil painting of two horses at watering trough by William M. Lemos, Santa Cruz and San Francisco artist (American, 1861-1942), circa 1900. Writing on verso is in ...

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Early 1900s American Impressionist Arthur Ernest Becher Paintings

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Oil, Cardboard

Dan Young"Momentary Reflections" Original Rural Western Winter Landscape, Oil Painting, 2025

$1,800

H 8 in W 10 in

"Momentary Reflections" Original Rural Western Winter Landscape, Oil Painting

By Dan Young

Located in Denver, CO

"Momentary Reflections" by Dan Young is an original oil painting depicting a rural snow scene. This painting is framed at 13 inches by 15 inches, and is ready to hang. Dan Young wa...

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2010s American Impressionist Arthur Ernest Becher Paintings

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Linen, Oil

Christopher Willett"New Hope, PA, Train Station" Impressionist Pastoral Snow Scene Oil Painting, 20th Century

$1,800

H 8 in W 10 in D 1.5 in

"New Hope, PA, Train Station" Impressionist Pastoral Snow Scene Oil Painting

Located in New York, NY

A charming Impressionist winter pastoral scene depicting the snow covered New Hope Train Station in Pennsylvania. This piece is executed in an intimate yet energetic manner. Christop...

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20th Century American Impressionist Arthur Ernest Becher Paintings

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Oil, Board

Antonio CirinoAntonio Cirino “Pigeon Cove Interior” Rockport Harbor Oil Painting

$3,200

H 8 in W 10 in

Antonio Cirino “Pigeon Cove Interior” Rockport Harbor Oil Painting

By Antonio Cirino

Located in Rockport, MA

Pigeon Cove Interior is a coastal scene by Antonio Cirino (1888–1983), depicting one of Rockport’s most famous historic harbors. Fishing boats rest along the shoreline while the inle...

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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Arthur Ernest Becher Paintings

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Oil

Gorman Woody"Back Road" California Redwoods Santa Cruz County Original Oil Painting, 1975

$1,450

H 36 in W 30.5 in D 2 in

"Back Road" California Redwoods Santa Cruz County Original Oil Painting

Located in Soquel, CA

"Back Road" California Redwoods Santa Cruz County original Oil Painting Oil painting of the California Redwoods by Gorman Woody (American, 1907-2000). the scene is a country road ...

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1970s American Impressionist Arthur Ernest Becher Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

Jac FalcraftVintage Coastal Seascape in Oil on Canvas, 1970

$1,160Sale Price|20% Off

H 27 in W 37 in D 1 in

Vintage Coastal Seascape in Oil on Canvas

By Jac Falcraft

Located in Soquel, CA

Vintage Coastal Seascape in Oil on Canvas Vintage seascape of the California coast by California artist Jac Falcraft (American, 20th century). Wonderfully detailed coastal scene of ...

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1970s American Impressionist Arthur Ernest Becher Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Charles VickeryImpressionist Marine Boat Landscape "Small Boat on the New England Harbor", c. 1950

$4,200

H 8.5 in W 5.5 in

Impressionist Marine Boat Landscape "Small Boat on the New England Harbor"

Located in Fredericksburg, VA

This c.1950s painting by Charles Vickery, Small Boat on the New England Harbor, captures the artist’s hallmark sensitivity to maritime atmosphere and coastal light. Vickery’s scenes ...

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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Arthur Ernest Becher Paintings

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Oil, Board

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