Edward Henry Potthast Prints and Multiples

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 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 Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

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 Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

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 Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Lucien Levy-Dhurmer19th century color lithograph realist portrait female subject sepia signed, 1897

$625

H 23 in W 19.25 in

19th century color lithograph realist portrait female subject sepia signed

By Lucien Levy-Dhurmer

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Belle D'Antan" is an Estampe Originale, originally published in "L'Estampe Moderne Volume I," created in 1897. It features a portrait of a woman in sepia. The artist signed the piec...

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1890s Art Nouveau Edward Henry Potthast Prints and Multiples

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Color, Lithograph

Alfred PellonOriginal Metz vintage lithographic vintage travel poster, c. 1906

$1,620

H 36 in W 34.75 in D 0.05 in

Original Metz vintage lithographic vintage travel poster

Located in Spokane, WA

Original vintage travel poster: METZ (France), artist: Alfred Pellon, signed A. Pellon. Size 34.75" x 36". Year: c 1906. Stone lithograph. ...

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Edward Henry Potthast Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Alphonse MuchaLate 19th century color lithograph art nouveau ornate bookplate female subject, 1897

$8,800

H 20.75 in W 17.5 in

Late 19th century color lithograph art nouveau ornate bookplate female subject

By Alphonse Mucha

Located in Milwaukee, WI

In 1897, Alphonse Mucha created illustrations for "Ilsee, Princesse de Tripoli." This double-sided print is a rare proof of an original color lithograph before any text from the story was added. This is a special edition print from edition 252 and is 12/35 on Chinese paper. 4.25" x 5.0625" image 20.75" x 17.5" frame Alphonse Mucha was born in 1860 in what is now the Czech Republic. His career began in decorative painting for theater scenery...

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1890s Art Nouveau Edward Henry Potthast Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Paul César HelleuShy Red Hair Woman - Lithograph, 1913

$351

H 10.24 in W 7.88 in

Shy Red Hair Woman - Lithograph

By Paul César Helleu

Located in Paris, IDF

Paul César Helleu Shy Red Hair Woman, 1913 Lithograph and watercolor stencil Printed signature On vellum 26 x 20 cm (c. 10.5 x 8 inch) Very good condition

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1890s Art Nouveau Edward Henry Potthast Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Alphonse MuchaAlfons Mucha - Original Lithograph - Femmes Art Nouveau, 1902

$2,812

H 17.33 in W 13.39 in D 0.04 in

Alfons Mucha - Original Lithograph - Femmes Art Nouveau

By Alphonse Mucha

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Title: Decorative Documents Author: Alfons Mucha. Publisher: Paris: Librairie Centrale des Beaux-Arts, 13 Rue Lafayette. Emile Levy publisher. Published ...

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Edward Henry Potthast Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Alphonse MuchaAlfons Mucha - Original Lithograph - Christmas Baby Party, 1902

$2,812

H 17.33 in W 13.39 in D 0.04 in

Alfons Mucha - Original Lithograph - Christmas Baby Party

By Alphonse Mucha

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Title: Decorative Documents Author: Alfons Mucha. Publisher: Paris: Librairie Centrale des Beaux-Arts, 13 Rue Lafayette. Emile Levy publisher. Published ...

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Edward Henry Potthast Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Edwin Howland BlashfieldRed Cross Christmas Roll Call original World War 1 vintage poster, 1918

$825

H 27.5 in W 18.25 in D 0.05 in

Red Cross Christmas Roll Call original World War 1 vintage poster

By Edwin Howland Blashfield

Located in Spokane, WA

Original poster: Red Cross Christmas Roll Call. “Where Columbia sets her name let every one of you follow her” Linen-backed in very good condition, ready to frame. Artist: Edwin Howland Blashfield. The Red Cross stands on the left helping hold the banner that reads Where Columbia sets her name let every one of you follow her. December 16th to 23d. World War 1...

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1910s Art Nouveau Edward Henry Potthast Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec'Babylone d'Allemagne' original lithograph poster by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, 1894

$39,500

H 57.75 in W 44 in

'Babylone d'Allemagne' original lithograph poster by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

By Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

Located in Milwaukee, WI

'Babylone d'Allemagne' or 'German Babylon' is an original lithograph poster by the lauded artist of the Art Nouveau style Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. This is the second poster that La...

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1890s Art Nouveau Edward Henry Potthast Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Lithograph

Georges RochegrosseOriginal 1912 Roma Vintage Opera poster by Georges Rochegross, 1912

$650

H 36 in W 26 in D 0.3 in

Original 1912 Roma Vintage Opera poster by Georges Rochegross

By Georges Rochegrosse

Located in Spokane, WA

Rare Original 1912 Théâtre National de L'Opéra Paris Poster - ROMA Opera - Rochegrosse Art - Jules Massenet - Classical Theater Collectible. This poster is archival, linen-backed, ...

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1910s Art Nouveau Edward Henry Potthast Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Edward Burne-JonesBeauty - Original lithograph - 1897, 1897

$421

H 15.75 in W 12.21 in

Beauty - Original lithograph - 1897

By Edward Burne-Jones

Located in Paris, IDF

Edward Burne-Jones Beauty, 1898 Original lithograph (Champenois workshop) Printed signature in the plate On vellum, 40 x 31 cm (c. 16 x 12 in) INFORMATION: Lithograph created for t...

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1890s Art Nouveau Edward Henry Potthast Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Alphonse MuchaLate 19th century color lithograph art nouveau ornate bookplate, 1897

$8,800

H 17.82 in W 19.69 in

Late 19th century color lithograph art nouveau ornate bookplate

By Alphonse Mucha

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Title Page" and "Art Nouveau Motif" are two sides of one double-sided original lithograph by Art Nouveau master Alphonse Mucha. These illustrations were from "Ilsee, Princess of Tri...

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1890s Art Nouveau Edward Henry Potthast Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

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