Louis Aston Knight Art

In "Harborfront" the artist uses colorful, impressionist brushstrokes to bring a working waterfront to life.

Carl Johansson (1863-1944) Sweden Vangforsen, Ramsele, 1915 oil on canvas signed and dated Carl Johansson 15 unframed: 50 x 65.5 cm (19 5/8 x 25 3/4 in) framed: 68 x 83 cm (26 3/4 ...

Mountain Lanscape of Gerona original impressionist oil canvas painting. framed Sola PUIG, Joan (Barcelona 1950 ) Joan SOLÁ paints in a natural way, which reflects the Old Masters, ...

A superb oil-on-wood Impressionistic scene of a Mediterranian country house, with the sun slanting in on the patio from overhead. One of those scenes that can’t help but make you hap...

The evening sea lay still beneath the brooding sky, where heavy clouds glowed with the last embers of sunset. Fiery hues shimmered on the water’s surface, a gorgeous mirror of the st...

Golden sunlight spilled over the rolling fields, where fireweed bloomed in soft pink waves. Billowing clouds were sailing in the sky, and between them arched a vibrant rainbow — a na...

The river flows gently, its dark water shimmering with warm and cold shades as the winter Sun dips low. The last light paints the snow-covered banks in warm hues, while bare trees st...

Oil on canvas Canvas size: 20 x 24 inches Framed size: 28.5 x 32.25 inches Signed lower right

This painting captures the warmth of a golden sunset reflected on a peaceful lake, adorned with delicate water lilies. It evokes childhood memories of serene summer evenings, the sof...

A stunning depiction of boats docked in a Cape Cod harbor. Nemethy uses a bold impressionistic technique with thick use of paint and wonderful impressi...

"Step into a serene seaside escape with this original painting by Marina Fisher. Featuring a vibrant coastal garden adorned with red flowers, a charming fountain, and a marina filled...

Gaston La Touche 1854 - 1913 French L’embarquement The Embarkment Signed "Gaston La Touche" (lower right) Oil on panel A fashionable group of merrymakers boards a rowboat at sundown in this oil on panel by renowned French painter Gaston La Touche. Softly lit and lushly detailed, the work represents the artist’s talent for capturing the gaiety of the Belle Époque. With its luminous coloring and feathery brushwork, this oil evokes the style and joie de vivre of the era rendered in La Touche’s distinctive, mature style. Fresh and airy, the work is a beautiful example of the artist’s skill at capturing the subtle qualities of light and color. Set against the plein air backdrop of a wooded pond awash in the soft glow of the golden hour, the scene reflects the influence of the Impressionists. The subject also recalls works by Manet, Monet and Renoir, who delighted in depictions of modern leisure among the expanding middle class. The scene is an informal one, and its unconventional cropping suggests that the viewer is invited to take a seat in the boat and join the group on their outing. Such relaxed, inviting scenes were remarkably popular among contemporary, modern audiences. However, La Touche's style is singular, possessing an element of fantasy and romance that set him apart from the Impressionists. Gaston La Touche was born in St. Cloud, outside of Paris, in 1854, and he showed a keen interest in art from a young age. At ten years old, he began taking private art instruction, which lasted until 1870, when his family was forced to flee to Normandy amid the Franco-Prussian War. This was the only formal art training La Touche would ever receive. Despite his lack of Academy training, he made his debut at the Paris Salon of 1875 with a sculptural medallion and etchings, and he exhibited his first painting at the Salon of 1881. Although he began his career painting dark-toned realist compositions, by 1890, his style had shifted to what would become his signature — a lighter, brighter, idealistic society world. The artist was associated with practically all of the most influential artists and thinkers of late 19th century France, including Édouard Manet, Edgar Degas, Émile Zola, who frequently met at the legendary Cafe de la Nouvelle Athenes to share their thoughts on modern society. In 1900, he was named a Chevalier of the Legion d'Honneur and an Officer in 1909. Additionally, he was well-decorated at the grand...