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Edmund Darch Lewis"Untitled" 19th Century Painting by Edmund Darch Lewis - 1875 Hudson School Art1875
1875
$38,000
£28,795.97
€33,184.03
CA$53,742.48
A$57,795.54
CHF 30,903.39
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NOK 390,794.48
SEK 356,064.09
DKK 247,958.22
About the Item
Edmund Darch Lewis (American, 1835-1910)
'Untitled', 1875
Oil paint, linen, stretcher bars
The artist signed the bottom right of the painting.
Dimensions: 43.5" x 25.5" x .75"
Framed: 48.5" x 30.75" x 2"
This beautiful untitled landscape painting by Edmund Darch Lewis transports the viewer into the serene tranquility of a verdant countryside. The composition captures a peaceful river flowing gently through a secluded valley, bathed in soft, golden sunlight filtering through towering trees. The delicate interplay of light and shadow on the rolling hills and the smooth reflection of the surrounding environment in the water adds a sense of calm stillness to the piece.
In the foreground, the presence of grazing cows suggests the pastoral nature of the scene, a recurring theme in Lewis' landscapes. The natural elements—verdant greenery, the textured trees, and the clear sky—are rendered with careful attention to detail, evoking a feeling of timeless serenity and untouched beauty.
Edmund Darch Lewis: A Historical Overview
Edmund Darch Lewis (1835–1910) was an American artist renowned for his landscape and architectural works, especially from the late 19th century. Known for his mastery in capturing the romanticized natural world, Lewis often painted dramatic landscapes, focusing on American rural scenes that evoke a sense of nostalgia for simpler times. His works, like this painting, often emphasize rich lighting effects, deep contrasts, and meticulous attention to detail. Many of his landscapes were painted in the style of the Hudson River School, reflecting the movement's fascination with the majestic beauty of nature and the untamed American wilderness.
Throughout his career, Lewis was celebrated for his nuanced use of color and composition, which helped elevate the perception of landscape painting to a higher artistic stature in America. His work was often displayed in major exhibitions and sought after by collectors. As an artist deeply invested in the evolving American aesthetic, Lewis played a pivotal role in the development of American landscape art during the post-Civil War era.
This painting serves as an exceptional example of his legacy, inviting viewers to reflect on the harmony between nature and light, while subtly urging contemplation on the impermanence of such landscapes in the face of modernity.
- Creator:Edmund Darch Lewis (1835-1910, American)
- Creation Year:1875
- Dimensions:Height: 43.5 in (110.49 cm)Width: 25.5 in (64.77 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
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- Condition:The painting is in excellent condition with normal signs of wear and tear. The painting is in the original frame.
- Gallery Location:Carmel, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: Ellen DeGeneres, Joe Walsh, Tony Coles and more1stDibs: LU1380215400312
Edmund Darch Lewis
Edmund Darch Lewis was born in 1835 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and lived there throughout his life. Lewis was one of the most popular landscape painters of Philadelphia during the late 19th century. He studied with artist Paul Weber from 1850–55 and used watercolors to capture marine and river scenes along the Eastern Coast. He exhibited extensively during his career, including at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, National Academy of Design, Brooklyn Art Association, Boston Athenæum and Boston Art Club. Lewis’s paintings are found in museums, galleries, and private collections throughout the United States, including the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia, United States Department of State, Bowdoin College, Worcester Art Museum, Samuel Merritt Hospital in Oakland, California and Bostonian Society. In Sailing Along the Coast, Darch uses gouache to bring to life the rugged coastline and the choppy ocean surf in this exquisitely painted marine scene.
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