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Arthur Clifton Goodwin
"Boston Square" Arthur Clifton Goodwin, Impressionist Boston Urban Landscape

circa 1920s

$21,000
£15,991.49
€18,261.26
CA$29,507.59
A$32,375.45
CHF 17,053.83
MX$385,140.15
NOK 218,457.55
SEK 199,481.57
DKK 136,429.16

About the Item

Arthur Clifton Goodwin Boston Square Signed lower left Oil on canvas 30 x 36 inches A painter especially known for street and waterfront scenes of Boston, Arthur Clifton Goodwin did work that captured the subtle nuances of light and color, creating a harmony between and the natural environment. His style reflected American Impressionism, although his subject matter was not typically rural. He preferred painting Boston and particularly scenes where the city met the natural landscape, such as piers, bridges, or the Boston statehouse. His "T" wharf series, representing the pier where boats of largely Portuguese and Italian origin would dock, were quite well known. Goodwin was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and was raised in Chelsea Massachusetts. He did not begin painting until the age of thirty and became a self-taught Impressionist and also a follower of the Ashcan School led by Robert Henri. After painting in Boston in both oil and pastel for a twenty-year period, Goodwin gained the recognition of famous art figures including John Singer Sargent, Mrs. Jack Gardner, and John T. Spaulding. Childe Hassam was quoted as describing Goodwin as "the greatest painter in Boston." In 1921, Arthur Goodwin moved to New York City. As well as maintaining a studio in Washington Square, he also resided on a farm in Chatham, New York. During these years he produced a number of rural scenes. However, the streets of both Boston and New York remained his preferred subject matter. Although his palette was slightly darkened by the influence of the Ashcan School, an optimistic attitude towards urban life continued to pervade his work.
  • Creator:
    Arthur Clifton Goodwin (1866-1929, American)
  • Creation Year:
    circa 1920s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37 in (93.98 cm)Width: 43 in (109.22 cm)
  • More Editions Sizes:
    Unique workPrice: $21,000
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  • Gallery Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1841216085542

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