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Edmund Darch Lewis Art

American, 1835-1910

Edmund Darch Lewis was born in 1835 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and lived there throughout his life. Lewis was one of the most popular landscape painters of Philadelphia during the late 19th century. He studied with artist Paul Weber from 1850–55 and used watercolors to capture marine and river scenes along the Eastern Coast. He exhibited extensively during his career, including at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, National Academy of Design, Brooklyn Art Association, Boston Athenæum and Boston Art Club. Lewis’s paintings are found in museums, galleries, and private collections throughout the United States, including the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia, United States Department of State, Bowdoin College, Worcester Art Museum, Samuel Merritt Hospital in Oakland, California and Bostonian Society. In Sailing Along the Coast, Darch uses gouache to bring to life the rugged coastline and the choppy ocean surf in this exquisitely painted marine scene.

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“Pennsylvania Beauty”
By Edmund Darch Lewis
Located in Southampton, NY
Here for your consideration is an outstanding example of the landscape mastery of American artist, Edmund Darch Lewis. Fabulous light and clarity of the bucolic scene. Signed lower right and dated 1870. Recently cleaned. Several old patches verso with corresponding in paint. Condition is very good The painting is framed in its original gold leaf period frame which is in fine condition. Overall measurements are 35 by 46.5 inches. Edmund Darch Lewis was born in Philadelphia, the son of a prominent businessman. According to family tradition he was educated at a private school...
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1870s Academic Edmund Darch Lewis Art

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Oil, Canvas

"Untitled" 19th Century Painting by Edmund Darch Lewis - 1875 Hudson School Art
By Edmund Darch Lewis
Located in Carmel, CA
Edmund Darch Lewis (American, 1835-1910) 'Untitled', 1875 Oil paint, linen, stretcher bars The artist signed the bottom right of the painting. Dimensions: 43.5" x 25.5" x .75" Frame...
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19th Century Hudson River School Edmund Darch Lewis Art

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Linen, Oil, Stretcher Bars

“Watering the Cattle”
By Edmund Darch Lewis
Located in Southampton, NY
Oil on canvas painting by the American artist, Edmund Darch Lewis. Signed lower right and dated, 1891. Several small punctures which will be professionaly restored. Old reline of ca...
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1890s Academic Edmund Darch Lewis Art

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Edmund Darch Lewis Signed Boat at Sea Antique Impressionist Watercolor on Paper
By Edmund Darch Lewis
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A traditional antique watercolor on paper depicting a boat at sea by Edmund Darch Lewis. Signed on the bottom right and dated 1867. Edmund ...
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1860s Antique Edmund Darch Lewis Art

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Mount Washington, New Hampshire
By Edmund Darch Lewis
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Edmund Darch Lewis (1835-1910) Mount Washington, New Hampshire 50 x 58 inches, signed & dated 1859 Description The area near Mount Washington in New Hampshire was visited by many ...
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1850s Hudson River School Edmund Darch Lewis Art

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Canvas, Oil

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