CLICK ON THUMBNAIL FOR LARGER PICTUREThe image size of this print is 28 X 23 with ample margins.
THE LILY POND by Frank Weston Benson (American 1862-1951) Jordan-Volpe Gallery, N.Y.C
A nice Floral Art Print of Lily Pads covering the water.
Frank Weston Benson was born in Salem, Massachusetts. He studied at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, and then at l'Acad�mie Julian, in Paris, with Boulanger and Lefebvre.
Benson was a teacher throughout his career, first in Portland, Maine, then in his Boston studio, and later at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. In 1900, Benson began to take the subjects of his portraits outside as the focus of his interests shifted from an emphasis on the figure, as in the 1880 "Girl in a Red Shawl", towards a growing enchantment with modulations of light and color. Sunlight, and brilliant whites and blues began to be prominent in his paintings. An early association with Ten American Painters (founded by American artists dedicated to Impressionism) perhaps fueled his growing interest in the aesthetics of Impressionism. Interestingly, one of Benson's most well known projects, a series of murals in the Library of Congress, does not reflect his conversion to the Impressionist aesthetic. He is best known for his informal portraits of his own family and for his use of brilliant colors and pure whites.
Frank Weston Benson was one of the most successful and prolific artists of his generation. He died in his home in Salem on November 15, 1951
This art print is new and in perfect condition. Published on a special paper. Direct from the original publisher. If you are familiar with art prints you will know I am offering a fine print at a surprisingly low wholesale price. Should you see shadows of letters in this picture be assured they are not on the print,just this jpg, put there to protect downloading.
This print will look good in many places.
