William Logsdail was born in 1859 in the close of Lincoln Cathedral, where his father was verger. He was educated at Lincoln Cathedral School and then Lincoln School of Art. Initially intending to become an architect, his rendering of buildings and topographical scenes encouraged him to divert his attention to painting. After winning a Gold Medal in a competition against students of other English art schools, Logsdail continued his glittering career at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Antwerp, winning first prize – the first Englishman to do so. His promise recognized by the Royal Household, his 1880 picture, The Fish Market, was purchased for Osborne House. Spending the next 20 years in Venice, he focussed on the architecture, his The Piazza of St Mark’s Venice, painted in 1883, being described by the Royal Academy as picture of the year. By 1912, following a change in direction, he was elected to the Society of Portrait painters. Before this, however, he made quite a number of pictures of Oxford and Cambridge Colleges and sold them all at 40 and 35 Guineas each. Skilled as he was at old buildings, portraiture suited his lifestyle better. Logsdail’s clients would come to him, he did not need to spend hours sketching in the outdoors. Moreover, they would pay up front and he did not need to sell the pictures after painting them. Old buildings were not so obliging. In 1903, he moved to No 5 St Paul’s studios, Talgarth Road, Barons Court and moved to Islip in Oxfordshire in 1922.
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William Logsdail, Trinity College Gateway, Oxford, Oil painting c. 1900
By William Logsdail
Located in London, GB
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William Logsdail New College Oxford Cloisters oil painting
By William Logsdail
Located in London, GB
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French Landscape by Jules Alexis Muenier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
JULES-ALEXIS MUENIER (French, 1863–1942) Landscape Oil on canvas, 25 1/2 x 21 1/4 inches FRAMED: 34 1/2 x 30 (approx.) Signed and dated at lower right: “J. A. MUENIER/1908” Provena...
Canvas, Oil
A house in the country, probably near Morristown NJ
By Frank Waller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Frank Waller (American, 1842-1923) House in the Country Oil on canvas, 10 1/2 x 20 1/4 inches FRAMED: 16 x 26 inches (approx.) Signed and dated at lower left: "Frank Waller Study 19...
Canvas, Oil
$38,000
H 30 in W 50 in
Catcher Boat Painting, Marine Art, Signed, 30x50 Inches, Coastal Whaling Scene
By Jack L. Gray
Located in Marco Island, FL
Fangst Bat by Jack Gray The rough waters of the Scotia Sea are captured in this painting by famed marine painter, Jack Gray. The boat is a fangst bat or catcher boat used for whali...
Canvas, Oil
Coming Home at Sunset
By William Harnden
Located in Greenville, DE
Very well executed work by American artist William Harnden who specialized in Native American subjects. 23 3/4 x 29 1/2 in excellent condition frame. Signed lower right.
Oil, Board
Grey House. Oil on canvas. Signed.
Located in Paris, FR
Raf Peeters is a Belgian artist represented by Boycott Gallery.
Oil
Chinese Contemporary Art by Su Yu - Beach
By Su Yu
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas Su Yu is a Chinese artist born in 1987 who lives and works in Beijing. He was an old student of prestigious art teachers as Shi Liang & Chen Danqing at Oil Paintin...
Canvas, Oil
$700
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 1.19 in
Armenian Contemporary Art by Kamsar Ohanyan - Winter
By Kamsar Ohanyan
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Canvas, Oil
$500
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 1.19 in
Armenian Contemporary Art by Kamsar Ohanyan - The Beginning of the Fall
By Kamsar Ohanyan
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas Kamsar Ohanyan is an Armenian artist born in 1991 who lives and works in Yerevan, Armenia. He studied in Yerevan at State Pedagogical University with Kh. Abovyan at th...
Canvas, Oil
Chinese Contemporary Art by Su Yu - Yangtze River
By Su Yu
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas Su Yu is a Chinese artist born in 1987 who lives and works in Beijing. He was an old student of prestigious art teachers as Shi Liang & Chen Danqing at Oil Paintin...
Canvas, Oil
Chinese Contemporary Art by Su Yu - Ship
By Su Yu
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas Su Yu is a Chinese artist born in 1987 who lives and works in Beijing. He was an old student of prestigious art teachers as Shi Liang & Chen Danqing at Oil Painting In...
Canvas, Oil
Chinese Contemporary Art by Su Yu - Magical Summer
By Su Yu
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas Su Yu is a Chinese artist born in 1987 who lives and works in Beijing. He was an old student of prestigious art teachers as Shi Liang & Chen Danqing at Oil Paintin...
Canvas, Oil
$2,064
H 12.21 in W 17.33 in D 1.97 in
Walk in the Countryside Mountain Landscape with Figures by SIlvio Poma Late 1800s
Located in Milano, IT
Silvio Poma Mountain Landscape with Walking on the Trail late 1800s, oil painting on poplar plywood depicting a path lined with a votive chapel and animated with passersby in a wood...
Poplar, Oil
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H 32 in W 23 in D 2 in
Compo de L'Abazia Venice - British Victorian art Venetian square oil painting
By William Logsdail
Located in Hagley, England
This gorgeous British 19th century Fine Art Society exhibited oil painting of Venice is by noted artist William Logsdail. It was painted circa 1885 when Logsdail visited Venice in 1880 and stayed 20 years, clearly entranced with the place. In those early years he particularly focused on painting architecture and what better architecture than the Compo or square de L'Abazia. The pinks of the buildings under a bright blue sky, then reflected in the water is just stunning. Logsdail has perfectly captured the architecture, colouring and even the heat of the day. This quiet little square is off the beaten track in the district of Cannaregio. In 936 the Confraternity of Miseriocorida founded the church on one side and the Scuola or School on the other side. Canals run down either side of these two buildings. The vantage point for our painting is across the water from the square, facing the school. An excellent example of Logdail's work and a rather special Victorian Venetian oil painting. Signed lower left. Provenance. Fine Art Society label verso. Condition. Oil on canvas, 24 inches by 15 inches unframed and in good condition. Frame. Housed a gilt frame, 32 inches by 23 inches framed and in good condition. William Logsdail (1859-1944) was a prolific English landscape, portrait, and genre painter. He exhibited at the Royal Academy, the Royal Society of British Artists, the Grosvenor Gallery, the New Gallery (London), and others. He is notable for his realistic London and Venice scenes and his plein air style. He was born in the Close of Lincoln Cathedral, in Lincoln, England, May 1859. He was one of seven children, six boys and one girl. His father was a verger at the cathedral. As a boy, William attended Lincoln School (now Lincoln Christ's Hospital School), and also earned money by guiding visitors up the central tower of the cathedral. Logsdail attended the Lincoln School of Art, where he initially showed an aptitude for architecture, but with the encouragement of his art master, Edward R. Taylor, (who was also Head of the School) he took to painting. While there, he won the Gold Medal for his work in competition with students at other English art schools...
Oil
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H 13.39 in W 9.45 in
The Huntsman William Logsdail Oil Painting Fox Hunting in England
By William Logsdail
Located in London, GB
William Logsdail (1859-1944) The Huntsman Signed lower left W Logsdail Oil on board 34 x 24 cm An oil sketch for an as-yet unidentified fox hunting portr...
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