Francis Harvey Cutting, also known as, Frank was born on a farm near Riceville, Iowa, on October 8, 1872. He moved to California in 1893 and settled in Campbell. After graduation from San Jose State College, he taught school for a short while near Paso Robles but soon opted for an art career. During the 1920s, Cutting had a studio nearby in Pacific Grove, where he studied with William Adam, Arthur Hill Gilbert, Charles Harmon and Frank Pebbles. Cutting came from his birthplace in Iowa with his parents to settle in the Santa Clara valley, when a very young lad, and always has lived and painted in this area. He was a nature lover and the stately redwoods inspired some of his most interesting canvases. Cutting then turned to the portrayal of a fruit orchard in full blossom, a field of poppies or a view of the Pacific enshrouded in mist. He is best known for his landscapes. Cutting always used oils as his primary medium with occasional forays into watercolor. Many of his paintings have been purchased by schools and clubs as well as by individuals for their private collections. In hundreds of homes throughout California, the Cutting paintings are treasured possessions. Among printed reproductions in color of his paintings have been more than 20 for postcards done by California Art and Engraving company, a firm which commissioned Cutting to paint about half of the old California Missions. He was a member of the Santa Cruz Art league for several years and has exhibited work in state-wide exhibitions many times. Cutting’s work has been hung in the Palace of the Legion of Honor, Gump's Art Gallery, Graves Art Gallery, Rabjohn and Morcom, all of San Francisco and in Monterey, Carmel and state and county fairs. In 1927, Cutting built a home with a studio at 125 Harrison Avenue in Campbell and remained there until his death on June 8, 1964. A prolific painter and Impressionist, he used a bright palette to create landscapes of Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Pacific Grove, Columbia River, Crater Lake, the Redwood Highway, Death Valley and the Santa Cruz mountains.
Cutting exhibited at San Jose State College, 1897, 1926; California State Fair, 1923, 1930–32; Stanford University Art Gallery, 1925, 1928, 1933, 1939; Kiwanis Club (Campbell), 1927 (solo); Oakland Art Gallery, 1932, 1934; Santa Cruz Art League, 1934, 1937; Gump's Department Store California Palace of the Legion of Honor, the 1930s; Stanford Art Gallery, 1925, 1928, 1933, 1939 (with Otis Hyde); and California State Fairs.
(Biography provided by Robert Azensky Fine Art)
'Carmel Coast', California Plein Air Impressionist oil, Oakland Museum, Stanford
By Francis Harvey Cutting
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right 'F.H. Cutting' for Francis Harvey Cutting (American, 1872-1964) and dated '1932-1948'. Born in Iowa in 1872, Francis Harvey Cutting ...
Oil, Board, Canvas
$768Sale Price|20% Off
H 13.39 in W 17.72 in D 0.2 in
Winter in the village. Oil on canvas and cardboard, 34x45 cm
By Alfejs Bromults
Located in Riga, LV
Winter in the village. oil on canvas and cardboard, 34x45 cm Winter landscape with old barn Alfejs Bromults (1913.3.IV - 1991.11.I) His first professional education was at National...
Oil, Cardboard, Canvas
$2,544
H 9 in W 10.25 in D 1 in
Pair of early 20th Century British Impressionist paintings of the beach
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Attributed to Rowland Wheelwright, 20th Century 'Bather's on the shore' and 'Sunbathing by the Cliffs' Oil on canvas board 9 X 10. 1/4in. (22.8 X 2...
Canvas, Oil, Board
$1,500
H 18 in W 22 in
Harborfront, American Impressionist, 20th Century, Wooden Sailing Ships at Dock
Located in Wiscasset, ME
In "Harborfront" the artist uses colorful, impressionist brushstrokes to bring a working waterfront to life.
Canvas, Oil, Board
$3,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 47 in W 35 in D 2 in
Antique American Impressionist Framed Young Woman Portrait Exhibited Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Very finely painted early 1900s American impressionist portrait painting by Alexander Oscar Levy (1881 - 1947). Oil on canvas, lain to board. In excellent original condition. Hand...
Canvas, Oil, Board
Mid Century Landscape -- Purple Desert Mountain
By Alice M. Fink
Located in Soquel, CA
Sweeping mid century desert landscape with a colossal purple mountain range in the distance by Alice M. Fink (American, b1880s-1968). Sign...
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
$1,375Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.5 in W 10.5 in D 1.75 in
Miniature Painting of Radio City New York with Night Traffic by British Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Miniature Painting of Radio City New York with Night Traffic - a unique original from leading Contemporary Artist, Angela Wakefield. Part of the New York Collection. Art measures 6...
Gesso, Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Board
$3,649Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.35 in W 46.46 in D 1.58 in
Stockholm Sunset View Oil Painting, Art Nouveau, Signed, 1923
Located in Stockholm, SE
A magnificent view of Stockholm, featuring a steamboat gliding slowly passing by Skeppsbron, (the bridge) with Södermalm and Katarina Church illuminated in the soft light of dusk. Th...
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
$395
H 12 in W 16 in D 1 in
Mid Century Landscape -- Homestead Beneath a Desert Mountain
By Alice M. Fink
Located in Soquel, CA
Sweeping mid century landscape of a lone house in an expansive desert scene with colossal mountains in the distance by Alice M. Fink (American, 1880-1968). Signed "Alice M. Fink" low...
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
$2,000
H 19 in W 22 in D 1.5 in
"Snow at Washington Square Park" Impressionist Painting Style Johann Berthelsen
Located in New York, NY
A charming depiction of Snow in New York City by Washington Square Park on a cold snowy evening with city lights and buildings captured in the distanc...
Canvas, Oil, Board
$8,000
H 14 in W 12 in D 1.25 in
"Washington Square Park" Impressionist Snow Street Scene Oil on Canvas on Board
By Johann Berthelsen, 1883-1972
Located in New York, NY
A stunning and pertinent example of Berthelsen's charming New York City winter scenes depicting Washington Square Park in the snow. An iconic scene that so many have come to love and...
Canvas, Oil, Board
$8,500
H 12 in W 14 in D 1.25 in
"The Lake & Plaza Hotel New York" Impressionist Oil Painting in Central Park
By Johann Berthelsen, 1883-1972
Located in New York, NY
A stunning jewel and pertinent example of Berthelsen's charming New York City scenes. Here we find a The Plaza hotel and the Manhattan buildings depicted in the far background with pops of colors shinning through the lights and magic of the city. The artist was truly a master of capturing New York in all of its glory throughout the seasons. This piece is executed whimsically, yet dramatically evoking an emotion of wonder and beauty. This piece is signed lower right by the artist and it also bears the reproduction right's stamp on the reverse. It is titled on the back and it comes housed in a beautiful French giltwood frame with linen liner and hanging wire on verso ready to be displayed. Art measures 6.5 x 8 inches Frame measures 12 x 14 inches Johann Berthelsen was born in Copenhagen in 1883, the 7th of seven children, to Conrad and Dorothea Karen Berthelsen. His parents were involved in artistic and professional circles. In 1890, his mother brought the children to America, settling in Manistee, Michigan, with her sister's family. They would eventually move to Manitowoc, Wisconsin, a city on the shore of Lake Michigan. As a teenager, Johann was actively involved in choirs and singing groups. And he always loved to draw and paint, and while he was too impatient to take well to schoolwork, and never went beyond the 5th grade. Although he worked in several trades, Johann's mind and heart were always with the arts. As his voice matured, he also always wanted to be an actor, and at the age of 18 moved to Chicago where he reconnected with an old friend who was studying voice at the Chicago Musical...
Canvas, Oil, Board
$1,800
H 20 in W 26 in D 0.75 in
"Ford Vs. Ferrari" Car-racing Scene Oil Painting on Canvas Board with Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
A lively, impressionistic depiction of a Car-racing Scene at a crowded race track embracing the excitement of its final lap that creates movement seamlessly. We are whisked away in t...
Canvas, Oil, Board
Sold
H 22 in W 18 in D 2 in
Pacific Grove Garden Gate, 1925 - Floral Landscape
By Francis Harvey Cutting
Located in Soquel, CA
Charming California plein air painting of garden gate with blooming cottage garden by top tier California impressionist, Francis "Frank" Harvey Cutting. Signed and dated lower right corner. Presented in rustic giltwood/painted aged frame with linen liner. Oil on artists board. Image, 15"H x 11"W. He was born on a farm near Riceville, Iowa on October 8, 1872, Francis Cutting...
Masonite, Oil
Davenport Way
By Francis Harvey Cutting
Located in Soquel, CA
Excellent California plein air painting by Francis "Frank" Harvey Cutting. He was born on a farm near Riceville, Iowa on October 8, 1872, Francis Cutting...
Masonite, Oil