William Henry Chandler Wall Decorations

Exceptional 19th century landscape painting by Important American artist William Keith. Titled "Harvest". Barbizon School oil on canvas painting featuring figures at harvest with cart and oxen. Amazing luminescent sky. Signed lower left corner "W. Keith '96". Retains original museum quality gilt frame. Canvas measure 30"H 50"W. Accompanied with period correct Stereograph black and white photograph depicting actual painting in a parlor with handwritten pencil title "Parlor, Berkeley, Cal. '97". This is a museum quality work of art. William Keith (1838-1911) William Keith became in the late 19th and early 20th centuries a leading Northern-California landscape artist. In fact, he was so well known that he is referred to as the "Dean of California painters" and "California's Old Master." Born in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, Keith came to New York with his family and, apprenticed to a wood engraver. In 1859, he moved to San Francisco where he worked for an engraver and later set up his own engraving business. Studying with Samuel Marsden Brookes in 1863, he determined to become a painter. He married artist Elizabeth Emerson and did watercolor painting with her guidance. In 1868, he became a full-time painter, and that same year was commissioned to paint scenes along the Columbia River including Mount Hood. By August 1869 he had sold enough paintings to finance an extended journey to the East Coast and Europe including Dusseldorf, Germany throughout most of 1870, studying with Albert Flamm. After a visit to Paris, he expressed great admiration for "the modern school of French landscape painting including the Barbizon School. During the winter of 1871-1872, the Keiths lived in Boston where they shared a studio with William Hahn. Keith's work received critical acclaim there and in New York at the National Academy of Design. In 1872, he returned to San Francisco. A friendship with naturalist John Muir exposed Keith to many remote places and in-depth knowledge of nature. During the 1870s, he painted several "epic" eight by ten-foot High Sierra views. He also visited Alaska, and his paintings of Alaska were exhibited upon his return to San Francisco in a show at the Bohemian Club, titled 'Dreams of Alaska'. Keith's Alaska works are significant because they are not close transcriptions of actual scenery, but rather are fantasies inspired by Alaska. They are important as they represent a major break from the documentary tradition in landscape painting of Alaska, as they show an interest in capturing its spirit versus just the topography. In 1891, he shared his studio for several weeks with East Coast Tonalist George Inness, Sr. [1825-1894]. Both men painted in a similar style and were followers of the mystical teachings of Swedenborg. Among the locations where Inness and Keith painted together were Monterey and Yosemite, and it was reported they discussed art from every possible angle. Under Inness' influence, Keith painted more than ever in a Barbizon-influenced vein with many sunset and twilight scenes. Keith’s first wife died in 1882, and in 1883, he married Mary McHenry, the first woman graduate of Hastings Law School. They soon went to Europe, and Keith studied portrait painting in Munich with consultations from J. Frank Currier...

This is a beautiful English antique oil on canvas painting "Near Llantwest, North Wales" by William Langley (English, 1852-1922), signed lower left and inscribed to verso. The decor...

(1860 - 1939). Oil on canvas; 22 1/2" x 33 1/2". Ex. Joseph Edward trust, San Francisco, CA. Painter, muralist, photographer, Gremke grew up in San Francisco and began art studies at the School of Design under Raymond Yelland. He specialized in watercolors and oil of the Sierra Nevada and highly detailed floral still life. He also painted murals in the stations of the Santa Fe and Southern Pacific...

An exceptionally fine quality example of an elaborately framed English Still Life of fruits Oil Painting on canvas, in the style of Oliver Clare or Eloise Harriet Stannard, second qu...

Painting by An Buskens, Belgium, 1965. Dimensions without the frame of the painting: Height 59 cm. Width 50 cm.

A beautiful, colorful, soft, still life painting of a bouquet of spider mum flowers, circa late-19th century to early 20th century. Painting artwork, hand-painted in oil paint, depic...

This is a pair of original oil on canvas paintings from Denmark painted by renowned artist William Henriksen (1880-1964). William Henriksen was an apprentice of famous painter H.O. ...

An antique original oil painting of a countryside landscape with a cottage from around 1925. The painting shows a cottage surrounded by trees and open green grass fields under a soft...

Original antique oil painting created in 1923, shows a landscape with a sandy path leading through golden fields toward a windmill and cottages in the distance. The vibrant, yet calm natural color tones create a balanced and warm atmosphere. The painting was later framed in the late 20th century in a frame with a gold outer edge and inner detailing. A warm and timeless antique painting that adds character to a bedroom, hallway, or kitchen. Signed and dated by the artist in the lower left corner. Period: 20th century, 1923 Material: oil on panel Frame: wooden frame from the late 20th century with gold outer edge and detail lining. Colours: green, yellow, beige, white, brown, gold Country of Origin: Germany Signed: yes, signed and dated by the artist at the left bottom Style: European Rustic, antique Condition: good, in original condition. Wear is consistent with age and use. The painting is ready to hang. Size with frame in inches: Height: 12 in Width: 16.5 in Depth: 1 in Size with frame in cm: Height: 30 cm Width: 42 cm Depth: 3 cm Like this piece? See similar paintings in my shop. Key details: Antique windmill painting...

This large oil on canvas painting by American painter William Henry Drake (1856-1926) features a flock of sheep in a landscape following their shepherd dog. The animals are very much...

Original oil on canvas, tonal-style landscape painting by listed, deceased, famous artist, William Keith (1838-1911). Painting features a group of majestic trees near a pond of water...

Large Belgian oil painting, still life with flowers: a beautiful cascading bouquet of multicolored flowers on dark ground enhanced by golden drape; sitting on table with small arrang...