Monday, August 12, 2024

Women with Flowers - American Artist

 

Frederick Frieseke (1874-1939)

Biography of Frederick Carl Frieseke (1874-1939)

Frederick Carl Frieseke, born on April 7, 1874, in Owosso, Michigan, became one of the prominent figures in American Impressionism. After studying at the Art Institute of Chicago & the Art Students League of New York, Frieseke moved to Paris in 1898 to further his training. He studied at the Académie Julian & the Académie Carmen under James McNeill Whistler, whose emphasis on color & light profoundly influenced his work.

Frieseke settled in Giverny, France, in 1906, where he became closely associated with the American expatriate art colony. His work during this period, characterized by a focus on light, color, & the depiction of women in domestic & outdoor settings, gained widespread acclaim. Frieseke’s paintings often featured serene, & sun-dappled gardens rendered with a soft, harmonious palette.

Throughout his career, Frieseke exhibited widely in both Europe & the United States, earning numerous awards & honors. Although he spent much of his career in France, his work remained influential in the United States. Frederick Carl Frieseke passed away on August 24, 1939, in Le Mesnil-sur-Blangy, France, as one of America’s foremost Impressionist painters.

Bibliography
Books:

Adams, Henry. Frederick Carl Frieseke: The Evolution of an American Impressionist. Telfair Museum of Art, 2001.
Booth, James, & Larkin, Susan. Frederick Carl Frieseke: The Painter as Poet. Hudson Hills Press, 1998.
Chotner, Deborah. American Impressionism & Realism: The Painting of Modern Life, 1885-1915. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1994.
Gerdts, William H. American Impressionism. Abbeville Press, 2001.
Gerdts, William H., & Hiesinger, Ulrich W. Impressionism Abroad: Boston & American Expatriate Painters. Abbeville Press, 2001.
Mathews, Nancy Mowll. Moving Pictures: American Art & Early Film, 1880-1910. Hudson Hills Press, 2005.
Vose, Marcia. Frederick Carl Frieseke: The Light Within. Vose Galleries, 1986.
Weinberg, H. Barbara. The American Pupils of Jean-Léon Gérôme. Garland Publishing, 1984.

Articles:

Caldwell, Martha. "A Light Among the Impressionists: The Art of Frederick Carl Frieseke." Smithsonian Studies in American Art, vol. 9, no. 2, 2003, pp. 68-85.
Evans, Helen. "Frieseke in Giverny: A Study of Light & Color." The Art Bulletin, vol. 83, no. 4, 2001, pp. 602-618.
Hiesinger, Ulrich W. "Frederick Carl Frieseke: An American in Giverny." American Art Review, vol. 12, no. 3, 2000, pp. 110-121.
Johnston, Kimberly. "Women & Domesticity in the Work of Frederick Carl Frieseke." American Art Journal, vol. 36, no. 1, 2005, pp. 14-29.
Owens, Gwendolyn. "Frederick Carl Frieseke & the Art of Intimacy." The Burlington Magazine, vol. 143, no. 1184, 2001, pp. 46-53.
Taylor, Kimberly A. "Frederick Carl Frieseke: Impressionism & the Aesthetic of Pleasure." Archives of American Art Journal, vol. 41, no. 2, 2002, pp. 22-38.
Tovey, Frank. "Frederick Carl Frieseke’s Aesthetic Vision: American & French Influences." American Art Review, vol. 15, no. 4, 2008, pp. 40-57.
Wilkin, Karen. "Frieseke’s French Connection: American Impressionism Revisited." The Magazine Antiques, vol. 162, no. 5, 2003, pp. 194-203.

19C Women in Gardens - American

 

Abbott Fuller Graves (American painter) 1859 - 1936 Morning n the Garden

Biography of Abbott Fuller Graves (1859-1936)

Abbott Fuller Graves, born on April 15, 1859, in Weymouth, Massachusetts, known for his vibrant floral compositions & detailed architectural scenes. Graves initially trained as a horticulturist, a background that deeply influenced his artistic focus on flowers & garden settings. His formal art education began at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology & continued in Paris at the Académie Julian, where he absorbed the techniques of French Impressionism, which significantly shaped his style.

Graves specialized in floral still lifes & garden scenes, celebrated for their rich color, intricate detail, & strong sense of light. Throughout his career, Graves exhibited at major venues such as the Paris Salon, the National Academy of Design in New York, & the Art Institute of Chicago.

Graves played a significant role in the American art community as a teacher in Boston. He influenced many students with his knowledge of both horticulture & art. He continued to paint & exhibit until his death on July 15, 1936, in Kennebunkport, Maine. 

Bibliography

Books:

Falk, Peter Hastings. Who Was Who in American Art: 1564-1975. Sound View Press, 1999.

Gerdts, William H. American Impressionism. Abbeville Press, 1984.

Porter, Dean A. American Impressionism & Realism: The Painting of Modern Life, 1885-1915. Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1994.

Reed, Walt. The Illustrator in America, 1880-1980. Madison Square Press, 1984.

Articles:

Dearinger, David B. "Abbott Fuller Graves: Painter of Flowers & Rustic Architecture." American Art Review, vol. 16, no. 1, 2004, pp. 108-115.

Gerdts, William H. "The Lost Garden: Abbott Fuller Graves & His Boston School Connections." The Boston Art Club Journal, vol. 9, no. 2, 1995, pp. 45-53.

Murray, Ruth. "Horticulture in Art: The Floral Paintings of Abbott Fuller Graves." The Magazine Antiques, vol. 144, no. 4, 1993, pp. 224-230.

Weinberg, H. Barbara. "American Impressionists Abroad & at Home: Paintings from the Collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art." The Metropolitan Museum of Art Bulletin, vol. 54, no. 3, 1997, pp. 22-25.

Sunday, August 11, 2024

19C Women in Gardens - American

 

Daniel Ridgway Knight (American painter) 1839 - 1924 A Moment's Pause

Saturday, August 10, 2024

19C Women & Gardens - American Artist

 

Frederick Frieseke (American artist, 1874-1939)  Lady with a Garden Parasol 

Biography of Frederick Carl Frieseke (1874-1939)

Frederick Carl Frieseke, born on April 7, 1874, in Owosso, Michigan, became one of the prominent figures in American Impressionism. After studying at the Art Institute of Chicago & the Art Students League of New York, Frieseke moved to Paris in 1898 to further his training. He studied at the Académie Julian & the Académie Carmen under James McNeill Whistler, whose emphasis on color & light profoundly influenced his work.

Frieseke settled in Giverny, France, in 1906, where he became closely associated with the American expatriate art colony. His work during this period, characterized by a focus on light, color, & the depiction of women in domestic & outdoor settings, gained widespread acclaim. Frieseke’s paintings often featured serene, & sun-dappled gardens rendered with a soft, harmonious palette.

Throughout his career, Frieseke exhibited widely in both Europe & the United States, earning numerous awards & honors. Although he spent much of his career in France, his work remained influential in the United States. Frederick Carl Frieseke passed away on August 24, 1939, in Le Mesnil-sur-Blangy, France, as one of America’s foremost Impressionist painters.

Bibliography
Books:

Adams, Henry. Frederick Carl Frieseke: The Evolution of an American Impressionist. Telfair Museum of Art, 2001.
Booth, James, & Larkin, Susan. Frederick Carl Frieseke: The Painter as Poet. Hudson Hills Press, 1998.
Chotner, Deborah. American Impressionism & Realism: The Painting of Modern Life, 1885-1915. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1994.
Gerdts, William H. American Impressionism. Abbeville Press, 2001.
Gerdts, William H., & Hiesinger, Ulrich W. Impressionism Abroad: Boston & American Expatriate Painters. Abbeville Press, 2001.
Mathews, Nancy Mowll. Moving Pictures: American Art & Early Film, 1880-1910. Hudson Hills Press, 2005.
Vose, Marcia. Frederick Carl Frieseke: The Light Within. Vose Galleries, 1986.
Weinberg, H. Barbara. The American Pupils of Jean-Léon Gérôme. Garland Publishing, 1984.

Articles:

Caldwell, Martha. "A Light Among the Impressionists: The Art of Frederick Carl Frieseke." Smithsonian Studies in American Art, vol. 9, no. 2, 2003, pp. 68-85.
Evans, Helen. "Frieseke in Giverny: A Study of Light & Color." The Art Bulletin, vol. 83, no. 4, 2001, pp. 602-618.
Hiesinger, Ulrich W. "Frederick Carl Frieseke: An American in Giverny." American Art Review, vol. 12, no. 3, 2000, pp. 110-121.
Johnston, Kimberly. "Women & Domesticity in the Work of Frederick Carl Frieseke." American Art Journal, vol. 36, no. 1, 2005, pp. 14-29.
Owens, Gwendolyn. "Frederick Carl Frieseke & the Art of Intimacy." The Burlington Magazine, vol. 143, no. 1184, 2001, pp. 46-53.
Taylor, Kimberly A. "Frederick Carl Frieseke: Impressionism & the Aesthetic of Pleasure." Archives of American Art Journal, vol. 41, no. 2, 2002, pp. 22-38.
Tovey, Frank. "Frederick Carl Frieseke’s Aesthetic Vision: American & French Influences." American Art Review, vol. 15, no. 4, 2008, pp. 40-57.
Wilkin, Karen. "Frieseke’s French Connection: American Impressionism Revisited." The Magazine Antiques, vol. 162, no. 5, 2003, pp. 194-203.

19C Women in Gardens - British


Beatrice Parsons (British painter) 1870 - 1955  The Annunciation, 1897-99

Friday, August 9, 2024

19C Women in Gardens - Italian


Antonino Leto (Italian painter) 1844 - 1913  Il Gioco a Villa Tasca

Thursday, August 8, 2024

19C Women & Gardens - American Artist

 

Frederick Frieseke (American artist, 1874-1939) Woman with Garden Parasol in June

Biography of Frederick Carl Frieseke (1874-1939)

Frederick Carl Frieseke, born on April 7, 1874, in Owosso, Michigan, became one of the prominent figures in American Impressionism. After studying at the Art Institute of Chicago & the Art Students League of New York, Frieseke moved to Paris in 1898 to further his training. He studied at the Académie Julian & the Académie Carmen under James McNeill Whistler, whose emphasis on color & light profoundly influenced his work.

Frieseke settled in Giverny, France, in 1906, where he became closely associated with the American expatriate art colony. His work during this period, characterized by a focus on light, color, & the depiction of women in domestic & outdoor settings, gained widespread acclaim. Frieseke’s paintings often featured serene, & sun-dappled gardens rendered with a soft, harmonious palette.

Throughout his career, Frieseke exhibited widely in both Europe & the United States, earning numerous awards & honors. Although he spent much of his career in France, his work remained influential in the United States. Frederick Carl Frieseke passed away on August 24, 1939, in Le Mesnil-sur-Blangy, France, as one of America’s foremost Impressionist painters.

Bibliography
Books:

Adams, Henry. Frederick Carl Frieseke: The Evolution of an American Impressionist. Telfair Museum of Art, 2001.
Booth, James, & Larkin, Susan. Frederick Carl Frieseke: The Painter as Poet. Hudson Hills Press, 1998.
Chotner, Deborah. American Impressionism & Realism: The Painting of Modern Life, 1885-1915. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1994.
Gerdts, William H. American Impressionism. Abbeville Press, 2001.
Gerdts, William H., & Hiesinger, Ulrich W. Impressionism Abroad: Boston & American Expatriate Painters. Abbeville Press, 2001.
Mathews, Nancy Mowll. Moving Pictures: American Art & Early Film, 1880-1910. Hudson Hills Press, 2005.
Vose, Marcia. Frederick Carl Frieseke: The Light Within. Vose Galleries, 1986.
Weinberg, H. Barbara. The American Pupils of Jean-Léon Gérôme. Garland Publishing, 1984.

Articles:

Caldwell, Martha. "A Light Among the Impressionists: The Art of Frederick Carl Frieseke." Smithsonian Studies in American Art, vol. 9, no. 2, 2003, pp. 68-85.
Evans, Helen. "Frieseke in Giverny: A Study of Light & Color." The Art Bulletin, vol. 83, no. 4, 2001, pp. 602-618.
Hiesinger, Ulrich W. "Frederick Carl Frieseke: An American in Giverny." American Art Review, vol. 12, no. 3, 2000, pp. 110-121.
Johnston, Kimberly. "Women & Domesticity in the Work of Frederick Carl Frieseke." American Art Journal, vol. 36, no. 1, 2005, pp. 14-29.
Owens, Gwendolyn. "Frederick Carl Frieseke & the Art of Intimacy." The Burlington Magazine, vol. 143, no. 1184, 2001, pp. 46-53.
Taylor, Kimberly A. "Frederick Carl Frieseke: Impressionism & the Aesthetic of Pleasure." Archives of American Art Journal, vol. 41, no. 2, 2002, pp. 22-38.
Tovey, Frank. "Frederick Carl Frieseke’s Aesthetic Vision: American & French Influences." American Art Review, vol. 15, no. 4, 2008, pp. 40-57.
Wilkin, Karen. "Frieseke’s French Connection: American Impressionism Revisited." The Magazine Antiques, vol. 162, no. 5, 2003, pp. 194-203.

19C Women in Gardens - North Africa


Frederick Arthur Bridgman (American painter) 1847 - 1928A  North African Courtyard, 1879

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

19C Women in Gardens - France

Daniel Ridgway Knight (American painter) 1839 - 1924  Coffee in the Garden, Paris

Biography of Daniel Ridgway Knight (1839-1924)

Daniel Ridgway Knight, born on March 15, 1839, in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.  Knight initially trained at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts before moving to Paris to study under the acclaimed artists Charles Gleyre & Jean-Léon Gérôme. His artistic style evolved into a blending academic precision with a naturalistic approach.

Knight settled in France, where he developed his signature style of depicting everyday scenes of rural life. He often painted en plein air, capturing the beauty of the French countryside with meticulous attention to light, color, & detail. His compositions typically featured peasant women engaged in simple, tranquil activities, exuding a sense of serenity & harmony with nature. Knight’s work resonated with both American & European audiences, earning him numerous accolades, including medals at the Paris Salon & the Exposition Universelle.

Knight passed away on March 9, 1924, in Paris. His work remains celebrated for its technical skill, attention to detail, & ability to capture the quiet beauty of rural existence.

Bibliography
Books:

Adams, Patricia. Daniel Ridgway Knight: American Artist in France. Somogy Art Publishing, 2009.
Falk, Peter Hastings. Who Was Who in American Art: 1564-1975. Sound View Press, 1999.
Rehs, Howard L. The Life & Art of Daniel Ridgway Knight. Rehs Galleries, 2004.

Articles:

Barr, Stephanie. "Daniel Ridgway Knight & the Cult of the Peasant in French Art." The Journal of American Art, vol. 18, no. 2, 2007, pp. 54-67.
Cox, Jay. "American Expatriates & the French Rural Ideal: The Art of Daniel Ridgway Knight." American Art Review, vol. 21, no. 4, 2009, pp. 112-123.
Weinberg, H. Barbara. "Rural Genre Painting & American Expatriates: Daniel Ridgway Knight’s Vision of France." American Art Journal, vol. 40, no. 3, 2012, pp. 88-101.
Zygmont, Bryan J. "The Artistic Legacy of Daniel Ridgway Knight: America’s Painter of Rural Life." American Fine Art Magazine, vol. 16, no. 5, 2018, pp. 72-83.

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

19C Women & Gardens - American Artist

 


Biography of Frederick Carl Frieseke (1874-1939)

Frederick Carl Frieseke, born on April 7, 1874, in Owosso, Michigan, became one of the prominent figures in American Impressionism. After studying at the Art Institute of Chicago & the Art Students League of New York, Frieseke moved to Paris in 1898 to further his training. He studied at the Académie Julian & the Académie Carmen under James McNeill Whistler, whose emphasis on color & light profoundly influenced his work.

Frieseke settled in Giverny, France, in 1906, where he became closely associated with the American expatriate art colony. His work during this period, characterized by a focus on light, color, & the depiction of women in domestic & outdoor settings, gained widespread acclaim. Frieseke’s paintings often featured serene, & sun-dappled gardens rendered with a soft, harmonious palette.

Throughout his career, Frieseke exhibited widely in both Europe & the United States, earning numerous awards & honors. Although he spent much of his career in France, his work remained influential in the United States. Frederick Carl Frieseke passed away on August 24, 1939, in Le Mesnil-sur-Blangy, France, as one of America’s foremost Impressionist painters.

Bibliography
Books:

Adams, Henry. Frederick Carl Frieseke: The Evolution of an American Impressionist. Telfair Museum of Art, 2001.
Booth, James, & Larkin, Susan. Frederick Carl Frieseke: The Painter as Poet. Hudson Hills Press, 1998.
Chotner, Deborah. American Impressionism & Realism: The Painting of Modern Life, 1885-1915. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1994.
Gerdts, William H. American Impressionism. Abbeville Press, 2001.
Gerdts, William H., & Hiesinger, Ulrich W. Impressionism Abroad: Boston & American Expatriate Painters. Abbeville Press, 2001.
Mathews, Nancy Mowll. Moving Pictures: American Art & Early Film, 1880-1910. Hudson Hills Press, 2005.
Vose, Marcia. Frederick Carl Frieseke: The Light Within. Vose Galleries, 1986.
Weinberg, H. Barbara. The American Pupils of Jean-Léon Gérôme. Garland Publishing, 1984.

Articles:

Caldwell, Martha. "A Light Among the Impressionists: The Art of Frederick Carl Frieseke." Smithsonian Studies in American Art, vol. 9, no. 2, 2003, pp. 68-85.
Evans, Helen. "Frieseke in Giverny: A Study of Light & Color." The Art Bulletin, vol. 83, no. 4, 2001, pp. 602-618.
Hiesinger, Ulrich W. "Frederick Carl Frieseke: An American in Giverny." American Art Review, vol. 12, no. 3, 2000, pp. 110-121.
Johnston, Kimberly. "Women & Domesticity in the Work of Frederick Carl Frieseke." American Art Journal, vol. 36, no. 1, 2005, pp. 14-29.
Owens, Gwendolyn. "Frederick Carl Frieseke & the Art of Intimacy." The Burlington Magazine, vol. 143, no. 1184, 2001, pp. 46-53.
Taylor, Kimberly A. "Frederick Carl Frieseke: Impressionism & the Aesthetic of Pleasure." Archives of American Art Journal, vol. 41, no. 2, 2002, pp. 22-38.
Tovey, Frank. "Frederick Carl Frieseke’s Aesthetic Vision: American & French Influences." American Art Review, vol. 15, no. 4, 2008, pp. 40-57.
Wilkin, Karen. "Frieseke’s French Connection: American Impressionism Revisited." The Magazine Antiques, vol. 162, no. 5, 2003, pp. 194-203.

19C Women in Gardens - French


Berthe Morisot (French painter) 1841 - 1895 La Leçon au Jardin (The Lesson in the Garden), 1886

Monday, August 5, 2024

19C Women in Gardens - Mary Cassatt 1844-1926

American Mary Cassatt (1844-1926). Lydia Seated in the Garden

Mary Stevenson Cassatt was an American painter and printmaker. She was born in Allegheny, Pennsylvania, but lived much of her adult life in France, where she befriended Edgar Degas and exhibited with the Impressionists.

Mary Cassatt (1844-1926). Red Poppies
Mary Cassatt (1844-1926) Cup of Tea near the Flowers
 Mary Cassatt (American artist, 1844-1926) Children in a Garden 1878
Mary Cassatt (American artist, 1844-1926) In the Garden
Mary Cassatt (American artist, 1844-1926) In the Park
Mary Cassatt (American artist, 1844-1926) Lydia Croceting in the Garden at Marly 1880
Mary Cassatt (American artist, 1844-1926) Woman and Child Seated in a Garden
Mary Cassatt (American artist, 1844-1926) Woman doing Needlework in the Garden Sun
Mary Cassatt (American artist, 1844-1926) Woman Reading in a Garden
 Mary Cassatt (American artist, 1844-1926)  Girl Holding a Loose Bouquet of Flowers
Mary Cassatt (1845-1926) A Flower from the Park
Mary Cassatt (American artist, 1844-1926).  Young Woman Picking Fruit in the Garden 1891

Sunday, August 4, 2024

19C Women & Gardens - American artist

 

Frederick Frieseke (American artist, 1874-1939) Women under The Garden Umbrella

Biography of Frederick Carl Frieseke (1874-1939)

Frederick Carl Frieseke, born on April 7, 1874, in Owosso, Michigan, became one of the prominent figures in American Impressionism. After studying at the Art Institute of Chicago & the Art Students League of New York, Frieseke moved to Paris in 1898 to further his training. He studied at the Académie Julian & the Académie Carmen under James McNeill Whistler, whose emphasis on color & light profoundly influenced his work.

Frieseke settled in Giverny, France, in 1906, where he became closely associated with the American expatriate art colony. His work during this period, characterized by a focus on light, color, & the depiction of women in domestic & outdoor settings, gained widespread acclaim. Frieseke’s paintings often featured serene, & sun-dappled gardens rendered with a soft, harmonious palette.

Throughout his career, Frieseke exhibited widely in both Europe & the United States, earning numerous awards & honors. Although he spent much of his career in France, his work remained influential in the United States. Frederick Carl Frieseke passed away on August 24, 1939, in Le Mesnil-sur-Blangy, France, as one of America’s foremost Impressionist painters.

Bibliography
Books:

Adams, Henry. Frederick Carl Frieseke: The Evolution of an American Impressionist. Telfair Museum of Art, 2001.
Booth, James, & Larkin, Susan. Frederick Carl Frieseke: The Painter as Poet. Hudson Hills Press, 1998.
Chotner, Deborah. American Impressionism & Realism: The Painting of Modern Life, 1885-1915. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1994.
Gerdts, William H. American Impressionism. Abbeville Press, 2001.
Gerdts, William H., & Hiesinger, Ulrich W. Impressionism Abroad: Boston & American Expatriate Painters. Abbeville Press, 2001.
Mathews, Nancy Mowll. Moving Pictures: American Art & Early Film, 1880-1910. Hudson Hills Press, 2005.
Vose, Marcia. Frederick Carl Frieseke: The Light Within. Vose Galleries, 1986.
Weinberg, H. Barbara. The American Pupils of Jean-Léon Gérôme. Garland Publishing, 1984.

Articles:

Caldwell, Martha. "A Light Among the Impressionists: The Art of Frederick Carl Frieseke." Smithsonian Studies in American Art, vol. 9, no. 2, 2003, pp. 68-85.
Evans, Helen. "Frieseke in Giverny: A Study of Light & Color." The Art Bulletin, vol. 83, no. 4, 2001, pp. 602-618.
Hiesinger, Ulrich W. "Frederick Carl Frieseke: An American in Giverny." American Art Review, vol. 12, no. 3, 2000, pp. 110-121.
Johnston, Kimberly. "Women & Domesticity in the Work of Frederick Carl Frieseke." American Art Journal, vol. 36, no. 1, 2005, pp. 14-29.
Owens, Gwendolyn. "Frederick Carl Frieseke & the Art of Intimacy." The Burlington Magazine, vol. 143, no. 1184, 2001, pp. 46-53.
Taylor, Kimberly A. "Frederick Carl Frieseke: Impressionism & the Aesthetic of Pleasure." Archives of American Art Journal, vol. 41, no. 2, 2002, pp. 22-38.
Tovey, Frank. "Frederick Carl Frieseke’s Aesthetic Vision: American & French Influences." American Art Review, vol. 15, no. 4, 2008, pp. 40-57.
Wilkin, Karen. "Frieseke’s French Connection: American Impressionism Revisited." The Magazine Antiques, vol. 162, no. 5, 2003, pp. 194-203.

19C Women in Gardens - Danish

Camille Pissarro (Danish-French painter) 1830 - 1903 Jeanne Pissarro dite Minette, Assise au Jardin, Pontoise, c. 1872

Saturday, August 3, 2024

19C Women in Gardens - Lydia Field Emmet (American artist, 1866-1952)

Lydia Field Emmet (American artist, 1866-1952) Grandmother's Garden

Lydia Field Emmet (1866 -1952) was an American artist best known for her work as a portraitist. Emmet exhibited widely during her career, and her paintings can now be found hanging in the White House, and many prestigious art galleries, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Lydia Field Emmet (American artist, 1866-1952) Flowers along the White Picket Fence

Lydia Field Emmet (American artist, 1866-1952) Two Women in a Garden

Lydia Field Emmet (American artist, 1866-1952) Woman & Boy in a Garden

Friday, August 2, 2024

19C Women & Gardens -American Artist

 

Frederick Frieseke (American artist, 1874-1939)  The Japanese Garden Parasol 

Biography of Frederick Carl Frieseke (1874-1939)

Frederick Carl Frieseke, born on April 7, 1874, in Owosso, Michigan, became one of the prominent figures in American Impressionism. After studying at the Art Institute of Chicago & the Art Students League of New York, Frieseke moved to Paris in 1898 to further his training. He studied at the Académie Julian & the Académie Carmen under James McNeill Whistler, whose emphasis on color & light profoundly influenced his work.

Frieseke settled in Giverny, France, in 1906, where he became closely associated with the American expatriate art colony. His work during this period, characterized by a focus on light, color, & the depiction of women in domestic & outdoor settings, gained widespread acclaim. Frieseke’s paintings often featured serene, & sun-dappled gardens rendered with a soft, harmonious palette.

Throughout his career, Frieseke exhibited widely in both Europe & the United States, earning numerous awards & honors. Although he spent much of his career in France, his work remained influential in the United States. Frederick Carl Frieseke passed away on August 24, 1939, in Le Mesnil-sur-Blangy, France, as one of America’s foremost Impressionist painters.

Bibliography
Books:

Adams, Henry. Frederick Carl Frieseke: The Evolution of an American Impressionist. Telfair Museum of Art, 2001.
Booth, James, & Larkin, Susan. Frederick Carl Frieseke: The Painter as Poet. Hudson Hills Press, 1998.
Chotner, Deborah. American Impressionism & Realism: The Painting of Modern Life, 1885-1915. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1994.
Gerdts, William H. American Impressionism. Abbeville Press, 2001.
Gerdts, William H., & Hiesinger, Ulrich W. Impressionism Abroad: Boston & American Expatriate Painters. Abbeville Press, 2001.
Mathews, Nancy Mowll. Moving Pictures: American Art & Early Film, 1880-1910. Hudson Hills Press, 2005.
Vose, Marcia. Frederick Carl Frieseke: The Light Within. Vose Galleries, 1986.
Weinberg, H. Barbara. The American Pupils of Jean-Léon Gérôme. Garland Publishing, 1984.

Articles:

Caldwell, Martha. "A Light Among the Impressionists: The Art of Frederick Carl Frieseke." Smithsonian Studies in American Art, vol. 9, no. 2, 2003, pp. 68-85.
Evans, Helen. "Frieseke in Giverny: A Study of Light & Color." The Art Bulletin, vol. 83, no. 4, 2001, pp. 602-618.
Hiesinger, Ulrich W. "Frederick Carl Frieseke: An American in Giverny." American Art Review, vol. 12, no. 3, 2000, pp. 110-121.
Johnston, Kimberly. "Women & Domesticity in the Work of Frederick Carl Frieseke." American Art Journal, vol. 36, no. 1, 2005, pp. 14-29.
Owens, Gwendolyn. "Frederick Carl Frieseke & the Art of Intimacy." The Burlington Magazine, vol. 143, no. 1184, 2001, pp. 46-53.
Taylor, Kimberly A. "Frederick Carl Frieseke: Impressionism & the Aesthetic of Pleasure." Archives of American Art Journal, vol. 41, no. 2, 2002, pp. 22-38.
Tovey, Frank. "Frederick Carl Frieseke’s Aesthetic Vision: American & French Influences." American Art Review, vol. 15, no. 4, 2008, pp. 40-57.
Wilkin, Karen. "Frieseke’s French Connection: American Impressionism Revisited." The Magazine Antiques, vol. 162, no. 5, 2003, pp. 194-203.

19C Women in Gardens - French

Gaston La Touche (French painter) 1854 - 1913 Les Phlox, 1889

Thursday, August 1, 2024

19C Women in Gardens - Robert Lewis Reid (American artist, 1862-1939)

Robert Lewis Reid (American artist, 1862-1939) Pond Lilies

Robert Lewis Reid (1862-1939), was born in Massachusetts. He attended the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston; in 1884 he moved to New York to study at the Art Students League, and a year later he sailed for Paris to study at the Julian Academy, returning to New York in 1889.

 Robert Lewis Reid (American artist, 1862-1939) The Yellow Flower, The Artist's Wife in the Garden
 Robert Lewis Reid (American artist, 1862-1939) Day Lilies
 Robert Lewis Reid (American artist, 1862-1939) Fleur de Lis, c 1895
 Robert Lewis Reid (American artist, 1862-1939) Girl with Flowers
 Robert Lewis Reid (American artist, 1862-1939) In the Flower Garden
 Robert Lewis Reid (American artist, 1862-1939) Payton Serenity in the Garden
 Robert Lewis Reid (American artist, 1862-1939) Spring Bouquet
 Robert Lewis Reid (American artist, 1862-1939) Tending the Garden
 Robert Lewis Reid (American artist, 1862-1939) The Pink Cape in the Garden
 Robert Lewis Reid (American artist, 1862-1939) The White Parasol in the Garden
 Robert Lewis Reid (American artist, 1862-1939) Girls Reading in the Garden
 Robert Lewis Reid (American artist, 1862-1939) Woman on Porch with Flowers
 Robert Lewis Reid (American artist, 1862-1939) Young Woman in Pink in the Garden
 Robert Lewis Reid (American painter, 1862-1929)  Woman in the Garden
 Robert Lewis Reid (American painter, 1862-1929) Child with Red Peonies
 Robert Lewis Reid (American painter, 1862-1929) The Garden Seat
Robert Lewis Reid (American painter, 1862-1929) The Trio in the Garden