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John Whorf
Crashing Waves

Name: Crashing Waves
Brand: John Whorf
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

$12,500List Price

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Framed dimensions 20 7/8 x 27 5/8 inches Provenance The artist; Beckwith family, artist's godson (gift from the artist), Wellesley Hills, MA; By descent in the family, until 2021 Signed lower right: John Whorf Crashing Waves amply demonstrates John Whorf’s expert handling of the watercolor medium. The fluidity of his style is most notable here in the play between the transparent and opaque applications of paint. Not only does this technique create an interesting composition but it also helps to capture the contrast between the energetic spray of the sea as it crashes against the solid mass of rocky coastline. His masterful handling of this material invites his viewer to experience the mood of this dynamic seascape, as if he or she is experiencing it firsthand. John Whorf was born in Boston in 1903. His father, Harry Whorf, was an artist and graphic designer. When John decided at a young age to become an artist himself, his father provided early instruction and encouragement. When he was 14, Whorf enrolled in art classes at the St. Botolph Studio and the Museum of Fine Arts School, but ultimately he eschewed formal training, opting instead to simply “paint.” As with most artists, Whorf longed to travel abroad. After recovering from an accident that left him temporarily paralyzed, he set out on his first journey to Europe at the age of eighteen. During that time, he began painting with watercolor, and found that it suited him and his lifestyle better than oils. A difficult medium to master, watercolor requires that an artist work quickly, almost intuitively. Whorf’s ability to capture natural colors and blend them with shadow and light earned him renown. In 1924 he had his first one-man show at the Grace Horne Gallery in Boston. More than fifty of his paintings sold during that exhibition, and his reputation as a leading watercolorist was secured. Throughout his life, Whorf exhibited in galleries in New York and Boston. And in 1947 he was elected as a member of the National Academy of Design.

Creator:
John Whorf (1903-1959, American)
Dimensions:
Height: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)
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nonePrice: $12,500
Medium:
Watercolor
Period:
20th Century
Condition:
Excellent condition. The watercolor has been recently conserved. Evidence of natural aging and deterioration is commensurate with materials.
Gallery Location:
Bryn Mawr, PA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU2773215034502

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