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Dennis Sheehan Art

American, b. 1950
Dennis Sheehan was born in Boston in 1950. He has works in major public and private collections including the White House. Sheehan paints in the Barbizon mode with adherence to his 19th century precursors. In the tradition of the tonalist* painters, Sheehan creates landscapes of mood, affected by nature's changing seasons. "Today, in a cultural firmament that has been defined as Postmodern, a new generation of American painters is returning to the old landscape seeking a renewed vision. The cultural strategies that they employ are as diverse as any from the past; in most cases, these painters consciously strive to enter into a dialogue with the history of the White Mountains art. Their work, grounded in a sophisticated appreciation of what has come before, is in many cases deliberately discursive with a tradition that has been all but erased twice by historical and cultural forces." The contemporary work of Dennis Sheehan, for example, affords a great nineteenth-century-predecessor George Inness. Like Inness, whose influence is consciously acknowledged, Sheehan employs the dark palette and thickly pigmented surfaces of the French Barbizon School*. Maintaining a muted tonalist chromatic scheme, Sheehan, like Inness before him, has temerity to eschew picturesque scenery-his Conway Meadows avoids any reference to the traditional climax view of Mount Washington—in the interest of evoking atmospherics* and the appearance of the natural world as it is observed. Optical truth combined with poetic resonance—the search for some ineffable quality of nature beyond words -constitutes the probity of his art. Yet, also like Inness, Sheehan's paintings are produced in the studio. His work is the product of the conscious distillation of prior imagery ranging from the American Barbizon to the abstractions of Franz Kline. For all of the references to history—and there are multiple—there is no mistaking the artist's debt to the more recent past. Without the legacy of action painting, Sheehan's art would be less forceful and evocative than it is." Source: Guild of Boston Artists
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Artist: Dennis Sheehan
"Rising Moon on the Marsh" Dennis Sheehan, Bright Moon, Evening Marsh Landscape
"Rising Moon on the Marsh" Dennis Sheehan, Bright Moon, Evening Marsh Landscape

"Rising Moon on the Marsh" Dennis Sheehan, Bright Moon, Evening Marsh Landscape

By Dennis Sheehan

Located in New York, NY

Dennis Sheehan Rising Moon on the Marsh, circa 2025 Signed lower left Oil on canvas 14 x 23 inches Dennis Sheehan was born in Boston in 1950. His work is based upon the Barbizon Sc...

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2010s American Impressionist Dennis Sheehan Art

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Canvas, Oil

Dennis Sheehan, "Moon Over the Marsh", 30x40 Sunset Landscape Oil Painting
Dennis Sheehan, "Moon Over the Marsh", 30x40 Sunset Landscape Oil Painting

Dennis Sheehan, "Moon Over the Marsh", 30x40 Sunset Landscape Oil Painting

By Dennis Sheehan

Located in Saratoga Springs, NY

This piece, "Moon Over the Marsh", by artist Dennis Sheehan is a 30x40 oil painting on canvas featuring a landscape at sunset. Remaining light from the setting sun burns the sky in a...

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2010s Tonalist Dennis Sheehan Art

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Canvas, Oil

"Last Light on the Marsh" Dennis Sheehan, Skyscape, Dusk, Sunset Light, Orange
"Last Light on the Marsh" Dennis Sheehan, Skyscape, Dusk, Sunset Light, Orange

"Last Light on the Marsh" Dennis Sheehan, Skyscape, Dusk, Sunset Light, Orange

By Dennis Sheehan

Located in New York, NY

Dennis Sheehan Last Light on the Marsh, circa 2025 Signed lower right Oil on canvas laid to foam board 16 x 28 3/4 inches Dennis Sheehan was born in Boston in 1950. His work is bas...

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2010s American Impressionist Dennis Sheehan Art

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Canvas, Oil

"Summer Tranquility" Dennis Sheehan, Marsh Landscape, Dramatic Skyscape, Sunset
"Summer Tranquility" Dennis Sheehan, Marsh Landscape, Dramatic Skyscape, Sunset

"Summer Tranquility" Dennis Sheehan, Marsh Landscape, Dramatic Skyscape, Sunset

By Dennis Sheehan

Located in New York, NY

Dennis Sheehan Summer Tranquility, circa 2025 Signed lower right Oil on canvas 23 1/2 x 39 1/2 inches Dennis Sheehan was born in Boston in 1950. His work is based upon the Barbizon...

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2010s American Impressionist Dennis Sheehan Art

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Canvas, Oil

Dennis Sheehan, "Glowing Hedgerow", Moody Tonalist Landscape Oil Painting
Dennis Sheehan, "Glowing Hedgerow", Moody Tonalist Landscape Oil Painting

Dennis Sheehan, "Glowing Hedgerow", Moody Tonalist Landscape Oil Painting

By Dennis Sheehan

Located in Saratoga Springs, NY

This piece, "Glowing Hedgerow", by artist Dennis Sheehan is a 18x24 oil painting on canvas featuring a marshy green landscape at dusk. This moody painting shows tree line at the hori...

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2010s Tonalist Dennis Sheehan Art

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Canvas, Oil

"Spring Thaw" Dennis Sheehan, Snowy American Landscape, Atmospheric Late Spring
"Spring Thaw" Dennis Sheehan, Snowy American Landscape, Atmospheric Late Spring

"Spring Thaw" Dennis Sheehan, Snowy American Landscape, Atmospheric Late Spring

By Dennis Sheehan

Located in New York, NY

Dennis Sheehan Spring Thaw Signed lower left, titled on verso Oil on canvas 16 x 20 inches Dennis Sheehan was born in Boston in 1950. His work is based upon the Barbizon School wit...

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2010s American Impressionist Dennis Sheehan Art

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Canvas, Oil

Colorful Twilight Sky
Colorful Twilight Sky

Colorful Twilight Sky

By Dennis Sheehan

Located in Milford, NH

A fine tonalist landscape with colorful twilight sky at the end of the day by American contemporary artist Dennis Sheehan (b. 1950). Sheehan was born in Boston, Massachusetts and wen...

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2010s Tonalist Dennis Sheehan Art

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Canvas, Oil

Dennis Sheehan, "Mid Fall" 12x12 Tonalist Tree Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas
Dennis Sheehan, "Mid Fall" 12x12 Tonalist Tree Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas

Dennis Sheehan, "Mid Fall" 12x12 Tonalist Tree Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas

By Dennis Sheehan

Located in Saratoga Springs, NY

This piece, "Mid Fall", by artist Dennis Sheehan is a 12x12 oil painting on canvas featuring a daytime landscape setting during autumn. Tree leaves are deep reds, purple, oranges an...

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2010s Tonalist Dennis Sheehan Art

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Canvas, Oil

Dennis Sheehan, "Winter Dusk", 16x20 Snowy Landscape Tonalist Oil Painting
Dennis Sheehan, "Winter Dusk", 16x20 Snowy Landscape Tonalist Oil Painting

Dennis Sheehan, "Winter Dusk", 16x20 Snowy Landscape Tonalist Oil Painting

By Dennis Sheehan

Located in Saratoga Springs, NY

This piece, "Winter Dusk", is a 16x20 winter landscape oil painting on canvas by artist Dennis Sheehan. Featured is view over a snow covered marshland during the evening hours. The w...

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2010s Tonalist Dennis Sheehan Art

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Canvas, Oil

"Pleasant Day" Dennis Sheehan, Cloudy Sky, Atmospheric Marsh Landscape, Evening
"Pleasant Day" Dennis Sheehan, Cloudy Sky, Atmospheric Marsh Landscape, Evening

"Pleasant Day" Dennis Sheehan, Cloudy Sky, Atmospheric Marsh Landscape, Evening

By Dennis Sheehan

Located in New York, NY

Dennis Sheehan Pleasant Day, circa 2025 Signed lower right Oil on canvas 18 x 24 inches Dennis Sheehan was born in Boston in 1950. His work is based upon the Barbizon School with f...

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2010s American Impressionist Dennis Sheehan Art

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Canvas, Oil

Dennis Sheehan, "Evening Prelude", Moody Sunset Tonalist Landscape Oil Painting
Dennis Sheehan, "Evening Prelude", Moody Sunset Tonalist Landscape Oil Painting

Dennis Sheehan, "Evening Prelude", Moody Sunset Tonalist Landscape Oil Painting

By Dennis Sheehan

Located in Saratoga Springs, NY

This piece, "Evening Prelude", by artist Dennis Sheehan is a 14x18 oil painting on canvas featuring a marshy green landscape at dusk. This moody painting shows tree line at the horiz...

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2010s Tonalist Dennis Sheehan Art

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Canvas, Oil

Dennis Sheehan, "Winter's Warmth", Tonalist Landscape Mountain Tree Oil Painting
Dennis Sheehan, "Winter's Warmth", Tonalist Landscape Mountain Tree Oil Painting

Dennis Sheehan, "Winter's Warmth", Tonalist Landscape Mountain Tree Oil Painting

By Dennis Sheehan

Located in Saratoga Springs, NY

This piece, "Winter's Warmth", by artist Dennis Sheehan is a 12x12 oil painting on canvas featuring a traditional snowy landscape just before dusk. Warm afternoon light surrounds fol...

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2010s Tonalist Dennis Sheehan Art

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Canvas, Oil

"Sunset on the Marsh" Dennis Sheehan, Dusk, Sunset Reflections, Natural Beauty
"Sunset on the Marsh" Dennis Sheehan, Dusk, Sunset Reflections, Natural Beauty

"Sunset on the Marsh" Dennis Sheehan, Dusk, Sunset Reflections, Natural Beauty

By Dennis Sheehan

Located in New York, NY

Dennis Sheehan Sunset on the Marsh, Summer, circa 2025 Signed lower left Oil on canvas 20 x 30 inches Dennis Sheehan was born in Boston in 1950. His work is based upon the Barbizon...

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2010s American Impressionist Dennis Sheehan Art

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Canvas, Oil

Leaves Beginning To Change
Leaves Beginning To Change

Leaves Beginning To Change

By Dennis Sheehan

Located in Milford, NH

A fine tonalist landscape with leaves beginning to change by a marsh by American contemporary artist Dennis Sheehan (b. 1950). Sheehan was born in Boston, Massachusetts and went on t...

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2010s Tonalist Dennis Sheehan Art

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Canvas, Oil

"New England Spirit" Dennis Sheehan, Cloudy Day, Atmospheric Dark Impressionism
"New England Spirit" Dennis Sheehan, Cloudy Day, Atmospheric Dark Impressionism

"New England Spirit" Dennis Sheehan, Cloudy Day, Atmospheric Dark Impressionism

By Dennis Sheehan

Located in New York, NY

Dennis Sheehan New England Spirit, circa 2025 Signed lower left Oil on canvas 16 x 20 inches Dennis Sheehan was born in Boston in 1950. His work is based upon the Barbizon School w...

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2010s American Impressionist Dennis Sheehan Art

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Canvas, Oil

"Trees by the Stream" Dennis Sheehan, Bright Forest Landscape, Water Reflections
"Trees by the Stream" Dennis Sheehan, Bright Forest Landscape, Water Reflections

"Trees by the Stream" Dennis Sheehan, Bright Forest Landscape, Water Reflections

By Dennis Sheehan

Located in New York, NY

Dennis Sheehan Trees by the Stream, circa 2025 Signed lower left Oil on canvas 24 x 30 inches Dennis Sheehan was born in Boston in 1950. His work is based upon the Barbizon School ...

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2010s American Impressionist Dennis Sheehan Art

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Canvas, Oil

"Sunset on the Marsh, Autumn" Dennis Sheehan, Sunset Light, River Reflections
"Sunset on the Marsh, Autumn" Dennis Sheehan, Sunset Light, River Reflections

"Sunset on the Marsh, Autumn" Dennis Sheehan, Sunset Light, River Reflections

By Dennis Sheehan

Located in New York, NY

Dennis Sheehan Sunset on the Marsh, Autumn, circa 2025 Signed lower left Oil on canvas 36 x 48 inches Dennis Sheehan was born in Boston in 1950. His work is based upon the Barbizon...

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2010s American Impressionist Dennis Sheehan Art

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Canvas, Oil

"Evening Landscape" Dennis Sheehan, Evocative Painterly Landscape, Dark Green
"Evening Landscape" Dennis Sheehan, Evocative Painterly Landscape, Dark Green

"Evening Landscape" Dennis Sheehan, Evocative Painterly Landscape, Dark Green

By Dennis Sheehan

Located in New York, NY

Dennis Sheehan Evening Landscape, circa 2025 Signed lower right Oil on canvas 16 1/4 x 29 inches Dennis Sheehan was born in Boston in 1950. His work is based upon the Barbizon Scho...

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2010s American Impressionist Dennis Sheehan Art

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Canvas, Oil

Dennis Sheehan, "Golden Passage" 12x12 Dusk Sunset Landscape Oil Painting
Dennis Sheehan, "Golden Passage" 12x12 Dusk Sunset Landscape Oil Painting

Dennis Sheehan, "Golden Passage" 12x12 Dusk Sunset Landscape Oil Painting

By Dennis Sheehan

Located in Saratoga Springs, NY

This piece, “Golden Passage” is a 12x12 oil painting on canvas by artist Dennis Sheehan. Featured is an atmospheric landscape at twilight, where a molten band of golden light breaks ...

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2010s Tonalist Dennis Sheehan Art

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Canvas, Oil

Dennis Sheehan, "Day's Glory" 12x12 Dusk Landscape Oil Painting
Dennis Sheehan, "Day's Glory" 12x12 Dusk Landscape Oil Painting

Dennis Sheehan, "Day's Glory" 12x12 Dusk Landscape Oil Painting

By Dennis Sheehan

Located in Saratoga Springs, NY

This piece, “Day's Glory" is a 12x12 oil painting on canvas by artist Dennis Sheehan. Featured is a tranquil landscape with a stand of autumn trees glowing with warm orange light abo...

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2010s Tonalist Dennis Sheehan Art

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Canvas, Oil

Dennis Sheehan, "Evening's Embrace" 12x12 Dusk Landscape Oil Painting
Dennis Sheehan, "Evening's Embrace" 12x12 Dusk Landscape Oil Painting

Dennis Sheehan, "Evening's Embrace" 12x12 Dusk Landscape Oil Painting

By Dennis Sheehan

Located in Saratoga Springs, NY

This piece, “Evening’s Embrace” is a 12x12 oil painting on canvas by artist Dennis Sheehan. Featured is a luminous, mood-driven landscape at dusk, where bands of warm gold and soft c...

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2010s Tonalist Dennis Sheehan Art

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Canvas, Oil

"Quietude" Dennis Sheehan, Dark, New England Landscape at Dusk, Pond Reflections
"Quietude" Dennis Sheehan, Dark, New England Landscape at Dusk, Pond Reflections

"Quietude" Dennis Sheehan, Dark, New England Landscape at Dusk, Pond Reflections

By Dennis Sheehan

Located in New York, NY

Dennis Sheehan Quietude, circa 2025 Signed lower left Oil on canvas laid to foam 12 1/2 x 17 inches Dennis Sheehan was born in Boston in 1950. His work is based upon the Barbizon S...

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2010s American Impressionist Dennis Sheehan Art

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Canvas, Oil, Foam Board

"Approaching Storm" Dennis Sheehan, Stormy American Impressionist Skyscape
"Approaching Storm" Dennis Sheehan, Stormy American Impressionist Skyscape

"Approaching Storm" Dennis Sheehan, Stormy American Impressionist Skyscape

By Dennis Sheehan

Located in New York, NY

Dennis Sheehan Approaching Storm, circa 2025 Signed lower right Oil on canvas laid to foam 7 x 12 inches Dennis Sheehan was born in Boston in 1950. His work is based upon the Barbi...

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2010s American Impressionist Dennis Sheehan Art

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Canvas, Oil, Foam Board

"New England Splendor" Dennis Sheehan, Tonalist Sunset, Reflections in Marsh
"New England Splendor" Dennis Sheehan, Tonalist Sunset, Reflections in Marsh

"New England Splendor" Dennis Sheehan, Tonalist Sunset, Reflections in Marsh

By Dennis Sheehan

Located in New York, NY

Dennis Sheehan New England Splendor, circa 2025 Signed lower right Oil on canvas laid to foam 7 1/4 x 8 inches Dennis Sheehan was born in Boston in 1950. His work is based upon the...

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2010s American Impressionist Dennis Sheehan Art

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Canvas, Foam, Oil

"Landscape Study" Dennis Sheehan, Dusk, Dark Impressionist Forest, Marsh
"Landscape Study" Dennis Sheehan, Dusk, Dark Impressionist Forest, Marsh

"Landscape Study" Dennis Sheehan, Dusk, Dark Impressionist Forest, Marsh

By Dennis Sheehan

Located in New York, NY

Dennis Sheehan Landscape Study, circa 2025 Signed lower right Oil on canvas laid to foam board 4 1/2 x 7 1/4 inches Dennis Sheehan was born in Boston in 1950. His work is based upo...

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2010s American Impressionist Dennis Sheehan Art

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Canvas, Oil, Foam Board

"Rustling Trees" Dennis Sheehan, Atmospheric, Cloudy Marsh American Landscape
"Rustling Trees" Dennis Sheehan, Atmospheric, Cloudy Marsh American Landscape

"Rustling Trees" Dennis Sheehan, Atmospheric, Cloudy Marsh American Landscape

By Dennis Sheehan

Located in New York, NY

Dennis Sheehan Rustling Trees, circa 2025 Signed lower left Oil on canvas 10 x 18 inches Dennis Sheehan was born in Boston in 1950. His work is based upon the Barbizon School with ...

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2010s American Impressionist Dennis Sheehan Art

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Canvas, Oil

Twilight Reflections
Twilight Reflections

Twilight Reflections

By Dennis Sheehan

Located in Milford, NH

A pleasant tonalist landscape of twilight reflections in the marsh by American contemporary artist Dennis Sheehan (b. 1950). Sheehan was born in Boston, Massachusetts and went on to ...

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2010s Tonalist Dennis Sheehan Art

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Canvas, Oil

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