Edmund Darch Lewis Paintings

A superbly detailed gouache depicting a variety of vessels at sea, by highly-listed painter Edmund Darch Lewis (1835 - 1910). A 30" x 20" painting of his sold this year for nearly $7,000. If you look closely, you can even see a skiff headed from shore to the steamer in the center of the painting. Note that he painted this gouache on brown paper, which gives it a unique and interesting atmosphere (it's not discoloration or age; the piece is in fine shape, and has been protected behind glass.) Signed and dated 1882 at lower right. Measures 12" x 16" with frame, 8.75" x 12.75" without. Here is the Wikipedia entry for the artist: Edmund Darch Lewis (October 17, 1835 – August 12, 1910) was an American landscape painter known for his prolific style and marine oils and watercolors. Lewis was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in a well-to-do family. He started training at age 15 with German-born Paul Weber (1823–1916) of the Hudson River School.[1] At age 19 he exhibited at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, and was elected an Associate of the Academy at age 24. Lewis's early work in oil, because of his excellent training, was precocious and is considered technically superior to his later work. He traveled throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, painting river scenes, and for 2 decades he traveled to the White Mountains and painted landscapes of mountains, rivers, and lakes. He made extensive marine paintings throughout New England, becoming a prolific and successful artist.[2] His work was appreciated because of the luminosity of their objects. Because of the lively yet glowing work, he is considered one of the Luminist painters in the Hudson River School.[3] [4] After mastering oil painting early in his career, Lewis switched to watercolor painting. Although not as technically outstanding, his watercolors were also admired for their luminosity - Luminism, and Lewis continued to generate canvases in mass production style. Later life Later in life, as an affluent artist Lewis collected decorative art, including furniture, ceramics, tapestries, and paintings by the masters. He had 2 adjacent homes constructed on 22nd St. in downtown Philadelphia to show his collection to Philadelphia society. Lake Willoughby Lewis's painting of Lake Willoughby (Vermont), a huge 80-inch canvas finished in 1867, is owned by the Pennsylvania Academy. The painting emphasized both the picturesque and sublime aspects of nature like other popular, mid-century popular spectacular panoramas of the Hudson River School. References[edit] Lamb's Biographical Dictionary of the United States, Volume 5, p 51, 1903 Article on Edmund Darcy Lewis by John Howard Brown. Appletons Cyclopedia, Volume 3, p 702, 1888 Article on Edmund Darch Lewis by James Grant...

Impressionist view of Newport Harbor by Edmund Darch Lewis (1835 - 1910). Oil on canvas, circa 1873. Signed. Displayed in a period giltwood frame. ...

Edmund Darch Lewis grand landscape of the Catskills done in 1871 is a classic example of this National Academy artist. Signed lower right. It is housed in its original gold leaf frame. Overall size 30 by 43.5 inches. Edmund Darch Lewis was born in Philadelphia and began to study art in his teens in private classes with Paul Weber. He gained recognition early for his landscapes and marine views, focusing on the Lehigh, Susquehanna, and Wissahickon Rivers of Pennsylvania. Lewis achieved both critical and financial success as a young man. Exhibiting for the first time at age 19 at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, he was elected an Associate of the Academy at age 24 and a full Academician two years later in 1862. Lewis also exhibited at the Boston Athenaeum and the National Academy of Design in New York in the 1860s. His grand, romantic landscapes from 1860-76, often featuring the Catskills or the White Mountains, have been compared to those of his contemporaries Frederick Church...

A fine example from well listed Hudson River School artist Edmund Darch Lewis. Nicely framed and in excellent condition. Signed and dated...

A finely painted oil painting by Edmund Darch Lewis. Gorgeous colors and a panoramic view. Signed and dated lower left. Exellent original condition. Measuring 9 by 19 inches pain...