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Harry Roseland Figurative Paintings

American, 1866-1950

Harry Roseland was one of the most prominent American subject picture painters of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is most famous today for his poignant and compassionate scenes depicting the working lives of poor African-Americans but his early portraits of young society beauties are much rarer and no less impressive. Today, Roseland’s most famous admirer is perhaps Oprah Winfrey whose favorite painting in her collection is Roseland's 1904 work To the Highest Bidder.

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Artist: Harry Roseland
The Prediction
The Prediction

The Prediction

By Harry Roseland

Located in Saratoga Springs, NY

HARRY ROSELAND (1867–1950) The Prediction Signed lower left (please note: In the image of the signature shows to be faint but by the naked eye is clearly discernable) Oil on canva...

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1890s Hudson River School Harry Roseland Figurative Paintings

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"Brooklyn Beach" Harry Roseland, American Impressionist, New York Marsh
"Brooklyn Beach" Harry Roseland, American Impressionist, New York Marsh

"Brooklyn Beach" Harry Roseland, American Impressionist, New York Marsh

By Harry Roseland

Located in New York, NY

Harry Roseland Brooklyn Beach Signed lower right Oil on canvas 5 x 7 inches Harry Roseland painted portraits and works of genre, or scenes of everyday life, on subjects ranging fro...

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1890s American Impressionist Harry Roseland Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

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