Edward Henry Potthast Art

American, 1857-1927

Edward Henry Potthast was born in Cincinnati in 1857, the son of a German cabinetmaker. Along with contemporaries Frank Duveneck and John Henry Twachtman, Potthast eventually became one of the most significant artists to emerge from the burgeoning art milieu of Cincinnati during the nineteenth century. Potthast received his early art training at the McMicken School of Design in Cincinnati while supporting himself as a lithographer and illustrator. In the fall of 1882, he traveled to Antwerp in the company of fellow artists Joseph Henry Sharp and Charles Haider. After a brief period of instruction in the studio of Charles Veriat, he went on to Munich. During the next three years he studied under Nicolas Gysis, Ludwig von Loefftz and possibly, Carl Marr. Returning to Cincinnati in 1885, he resumed work as a lithographer and took evening classes at the Cincinnati Museum Association. He went to Europe again in 1887 and for the next few years divided his time between Munich and Paris. In 1889 or 1890, he visited Grez. Although he had concentrated on figure painting while in Munich, a meeting with the American Impressionist painters Robert Vonnoh and Roderick O'Conor in Grez, prompted him to turn to landscape subjects and a lighter, more colorful palette. Potthast returned to Cincinnati around 1892, where he continued to work as a lithographer. In 1896, he moved to New York City, free-lancing for such popular magazines as Scribner's and Century and painting in his spare time. He soon became a lively figure in New York art circles, exhibiting and receiving numerous awards and prizes at the National Academy of Design, the Society of American Artists and the American Water Color Society. After developing a steady clientele for his paintings (he had dealers in Chicago and Cincinnati as well as New York), he was able to give up his work as a lithographer entirely. Potthast was the first Cincinnati-based artist to work in the Impressionist mode. Although he continued to paint landscapes throughout his career, after his move to New York, he became renowned for his optimistic, sun-drenched beach scenes in which he combined the vivid colors of Impressionism with the strong brushwork of the Munich School. Among his favorite sites were Coney Island and Rockaway Beach, both readily accessible from New York City. He also took frequent trips along the New England coast, stopping frequently at Ogunquit, Maine. His other painting locales included the Grand Canyon and the Canadian Rockies, where he sought in search of new sketching material.

Artist: Edward Henry Potthast

Edward Henry PotthastWading, Impressionist Oil on Board Painting, Late 19th Century, Signed

$285,000

Wading, Impressionist Oil on Board Painting, Late 19th Century, Signed

By Edward Henry Potthast

Located in New York, NY

EDWARD HENRY POTTHAST (American, 1857-1927) Wading oil on board signed E. Potthast, l.l. 11 1/4 x 15 1/2 in. (18 1/2 x 22 1/2 in.) Provenance: Traxel Art Galleries, Cincinnati,...

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Late 19th Century Impressionist Edward Henry Potthast Art

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Oil, Board

Edward Henry Potthast“Girl in water”

$3,500

“Girl in water”

By Edward Henry Potthast

Located in Warren, NJ

Edward Potthast (1857-1927) Pastel on paper painting signed. In good condition measures 26x23.

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19th Century Edward Henry Potthast Art

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Pastel

Edward Henry PotthastThe Century Magazine, 1896

$1,200

The Century Magazine

By Edward Henry Potthast

Located in Fairlawn, OH

After Edward Henry Potthast The Century Magazine Chromolithograph, July 7, 1896 Printed by W.B. Orcutt Co., NY Note: This image won an honorable mention in a poster contest sponsored...

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1890s Art Nouveau Edward Henry Potthast Art

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Lithograph

Edward Henry PotthastGIRL WADING

$8,500

GIRL WADING

By Edward Henry Potthast

Located in Portland, ME

Potthast, Edward H. GIRL WADING. Colored pencil drawing on paper, not dated. Signed recto, lower right "E. Potthast," lower right, and inscribed "Holiday Greetings" and signed "Edw. ...

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Late 19th Century American Impressionist Edward Henry Potthast Art

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Color Pencil

Edward Henry PotthastThe Century Magazine, 1896

$1,200

The Century Magazine

By Edward Henry Potthast

Located in Fairlawn, OH

After Edward Henry Potthast The Century Magazine Chromolithograph, July 7, 1896 Printed by W.B. Orcutt Co., NY Note: This image won an honorable mention in a poster contest sponsored...

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1890s Art Nouveau Edward Henry Potthast Art

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Lithograph

Edward Henry PotthastBrother Lazarus, 1899

$9,500

Brother Lazarus

By Edward Henry Potthast

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Medium: Charcoal and Ink Wash on Paper Signature: Signed Lower Left Published in Century Magazine, July 1899 Vol 58, pg. 361. Article. "Brother Sims' Mistake". Title: "Brother Lazar...

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1890s Edward Henry Potthast Art

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Paper, Charcoal, Ink

Adolph AnckerArquebusiers in Manoeuvre: 1888 American Impressionist Watercolor, 1888

$1,710Sale Price|40% Off

H 20.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in

Arquebusiers in Manoeuvre: 1888 American Impressionist Watercolor

Located in Soquel, CA

Figurative landscape of four infantrymen in formation with their long arquebus guns by Adolphe Ancker (Dutch, 19th Century), after Marchetti. Signed and dated "Adolph Ancker 1888" lo...

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1880s American Impressionist Edward Henry Potthast Art

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Watercolor, Pencil, Paper

Donna ZellMid Century Country Lane Figurative Landscape with Autumn Trees, 1960

$699

H 21.75 in W 28 in D 0.13 in

Mid Century Country Lane Figurative Landscape with Autumn Trees

Located in Soquel, CA

Quaint pastoral landscape of a figure and dog walking down a country lane amongst tall autumn trees with beautiful fall foliage by Cal Donna Zell (American, 20th Century). Signed "Ca...

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1960s American Impressionist Edward Henry Potthast Art

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Oil, Board

Running Horses Abstract Impressionist Oil Painting

$875

H 16 in W 13 in D 2 in

Running Horses Abstract Impressionist Oil Painting

Located in Rochester, NY

"Horses Running", a bold abstract impressionist oil painting with heavy impasto. By Sheila Hedricks. Oil on board. In a period hand...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Edward Henry Potthast Art

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Oil, Board

Jules Chéret"Le Théâtrophone" Vintage Art Nouveau Lithograph Poster by Jules Cheret, 1968

$285

H 29 in W 20 in

"Le Théâtrophone" Vintage Art Nouveau Lithograph Poster by Jules Cheret

By Jules Chéret

Located in East Quogue, NY

Limited edition vintage lithographic reproduction poster of "Le Théâtrophone" by Jules Cheret, published in 1968 by The Sunday Times (London). Offered unframed. Ships rolled This li...

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1890s Art Nouveau Edward Henry Potthast Art

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Lithograph, Paper

Carl JohanssonEarly Painting from Puerto Orotava (Puerto de la Cruz), Tenerife, 1894, 1894

$3,362

H 12.6 in W 16.93 in

Early Painting from Puerto Orotava (Puerto de la Cruz), Tenerife, 1894

By Carl Johansson

Located in Stockholm, SE

This small oil painting on board (21.5 x 33 cm) is a rare early work by Swedish landscape painter Carl Johansson (1863–1944). Painted during the artist’s 1894 travels to the Canary I...

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1890s Impressionist Edward Henry Potthast Art

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Oil, Board

Ted LewyCrater Lake, Oregon, 1962

$350

H 17 in W 23.25 in D 0.01 in

Crater Lake, Oregon

By Ted Lewy

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork "Crater Lake,Oregon" 1962 is a watercolor on paper by noted California artist Ted Lewy, 1912-1963. It is hand signed at the lower right corner by the artist, dated and t...

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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Edward Henry Potthast Art

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Watercolor

Carol BennettDripping in Diamonds, Swimmer, Water, Work on board, Pastel, Shimmering, Light, 2023

$4,200

H 20 in W 24.5 in D 1.5 in

Dripping in Diamonds, Swimmer, Water, Work on board, Pastel, Shimmering, Light

By Carol Bennett

Located in Riverdale, NY

Dripping in Diamonds is a water and figurative artwork featuring swimmers in the water. It is a Pastel on archival board. It is the first time in 30 years Bennett has created artwo...

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2010s Contemporary Edward Henry Potthast Art

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Pastel, Board

Reynolds Beal"Moonlight Harbor" Reynolds Beal, Early 20th Century, Impressionist Nocturne, 1906

$5,500

H 10.25 in W 14.25 in

"Moonlight Harbor" Reynolds Beal, Early 20th Century, Impressionist Nocturne

By Reynolds Beal

Located in New York, NY

Reynolds Beal Moonlight Harbor, 1906 Estate stamp on the reverse Oil on artist board 6 3/8 x 9 3/8 inches Provenance The artist Estate of the artist Royal Galleries, New Jersey, 196...

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Early 1900s American Impressionist Edward Henry Potthast Art

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Oil, Board

Pal (Jean de Paléologue)"Fernand Clement & Cie" lithograph print poster by Pal (Jean de Paléologue), Circa 1895

$5,000

H 58 in W 42 in

"Fernand Clement & Cie" lithograph print poster by Pal (Jean de Paléologue)

By Pal (Jean de Paléologue)

Located in Boca Raton, FL

"Fernand Clément & Cie" framed lithograph poster by Pal (Jean de Paléologue.) Inscription on side reads Imp. Paul Dupont, 4 Rue du Bouloi, Paris. Recreation 84 Wannabe Affiche, Ltd. ...

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1890s Art Nouveau Edward Henry Potthast Art

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Lithograph

Harry Aiken Vincent"Street in Menton" Harry Aiken Vincent, American Impressionist, Town, France, circa 1920s

$8,000

H 16.625 in W 14.625 in

"Street in Menton" Harry Aiken Vincent, American Impressionist, Town, France

Located in New York, NY

Harry Aiken Vincent Street in Menton Signed lower left Oil on board 9 3/8 x 7 1/4 inches Harry Aiken Vincent was an American landscape and marine painter whose work is closely asso...

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1920s American Impressionist Edward Henry Potthast Art

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Oil, Board

Georg Stoopendaal Solitary Figure in the Countryside – A Peaceful Day beneath the Blue Sky, c. 1890-1900

$2,088

H 13 in W 16.93 in

Solitary Figure in the Countryside – A Peaceful Day beneath the Blue Sky

Located in Stockholm, SE

Georg Stoopendaal (1866–1953) A Woman in the Field oil on board signed G.S unframed 23 × 31 cm (9 × 12 ¼ in) framed 33 × 41 cm (13 × 16 ⅛ in) In this quietly atmospheric scene, a ...

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1890s Impressionist Edward Henry Potthast Art

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Oil, Board

Portrait of a young woman in Louis XV period dress, 18th

$6,957

H 40.16 in W 27.96 in

Portrait of a young woman in Louis XV period dress

Located in BELEYMAS, FR

French School Portrait of a young woman in Louis XV period dress Pastel on paper mounted on oval canvas H. 68 cm; W. 54 cm (Frame: H. 102 cm; W. 71 cm) 18th century frame, anti-refle...

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Mid-18th Century French School Edward Henry Potthast Art

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Canvas, Paper, Pastel

Previously Available Items

Edward Henry PotthastBathers on the beach - American Impressionist Figurative Oil by Edward Potthast, c.1910

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H 19 in W 22.5 in

Bathers on the beach - American Impressionist Figurative Oil by Edward Potthast

By Edward Henry Potthast

Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

Signed oil on canvas figures in landscape circa 1910 by American impressionist painter Edward Henry Potthast. The work depicts nude bathers at the beach on a sunny day. Two are paddl...

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1910s American Impressionist Edward Henry Potthast Art

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Canvas, Oil

Edward Henry PotthastRocks & Surf

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H 23.75 in W 27.75 in D 2.25 in

Rocks & Surf

By Edward Henry Potthast

Located in Milford, NH

A fine impressionist marine coastal oil painting by American artist Edward Henry Potthast (1857-1927). Potthast was born in Cincinnati, OH and studied at the McMicken School of Desig...

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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Edward Henry Potthast Art

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Canvas, Oil

Edward Henry PotthastBreaking Wave

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H 18.5 in W 22.63 in D 2.25 in

Breaking Wave

By Edward Henry Potthast

Located in Milford, NH

A fine marine coastal painting by American artist Edward Henry Potthast (1857-1927). Potthast was born in Cincinnati, OH and studied at the McMicken School of Design and at the Cincinnati Academy. He spent a brief time in Europe before becoming established in his native city as a lithographer and illustrator. He moved to New York City and eventually divided his time between illustrations for ‘Harper's and Scribner's magazines, but later gave up illustration for full time fine art. He is well known for his shorescapes, genre paintings and illustrations. Oil on panel, signed lower left, titled on front artist placard "Breaking Wave...

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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Edward Henry Potthast Art

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Oil, Panel

Edward Henry PotthastHauling Nets, Gloucester, 23000

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H 21.13 in W 14.25 in

Hauling Nets, Gloucester

By Edward Henry Potthast

Located in New York, NY

Signed lower left: E. Potthast

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20th Century American Impressionist Edward Henry Potthast Art

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Paper, Watercolor, Gouache, Pencil

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