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Lemuel Maynard WilesSilver Lake in the Valley of the Genesee - New York
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Lemuel Maynard Wiles (1826–1905)
"Valley of the Genesee - NY
9 x 15 inches
Oil on canvas
In this masterful depiction of the Genesee Valley, Lemuel Maynard Wiles captures the tranquil grandeur of western New York with a painter’s eye attuned to both natural poetry and topographical fidelity. A leading figure in the American landscape tradition, Wiles studied under Jasper Cropsey and brought a luminist sensibility to his portrayals of rural America.
Here, Wiles orchestrates a sweeping composition that draws the viewer into a pastoral narrative. A lone rider follows a winding dirt path, guiding the eye through verdant fields, grazing livestock, and reflective waters. The tall tree anchoring the foreground serves as both a compositional counterweight and a symbol of enduring natural presence. In the distance, red-roofed structures nestle among wooded hills, suggesting the quiet industry of agrarian life.
The sky—dramatic yet tender in its blend of dusky blues and roseate light—evokes either dawn or dusk, imbuing the scene with temporal ambiguity and emotional depth. Wiles’ brushwork is restrained but expressive, allowing atmospheric light to define form and mood. His palette, rich in greens and earth tones, reinforces the harmony between human activity and the land.
This painting exemplifies Wiles’ ability to elevate regional scenery into timeless visual poetry. It is not merely a record of place, but a meditation on serenity, solitude, and the American pastoral ideal.
Lemuel Maynard Wiles (1826–1905): A Scholarship Biography
Lemuel Maynard Wiles stands as a significant figure in nineteenth‑century American landscape painting, emerging from the cultural and geographic milieu of western New York. Born in West Perry in the Genesee Valley in 1826, Wiles’ early artistic inclinations were shaped by the region’s rolling farmland and dramatic light—motifs that would remain central throughout his career.
Although encouraged by his parents to pursue teaching, Wiles maintained a dual vocation as both educator and artist. He graduated from the New York State Normal School in 1847 and went on to teach in Perry, Utica, Albany, and Buffalo, eventually serving as headmaster of a private school and later as librarian in Utica. His pedagogical career culminated in leadership roles at two pioneering institutions: he became Director of the College of Fine Arts at Ingham University in LeRoy, New York, and later Head of the Art Department at the University of Nashville, where he helped shape early American art education.
Wiles trained under prominent Hudson River School painters Jasper Francis Cropsey and William Hart, absorbing their commitment to naturalistic detail and atmospheric clarity. Yet his mature style blended this tradition with the softer tonalities associated with the Barbizon movement, resulting in landscapes that balance topographical precision with poetic mood.
An early traveler to the American West, Wiles journeyed to California in the 1870s by way of the Isthmus of Panama. His western canvases—depicting Spanish towns, frontier settlements, and expansive terrain—expanded his national reputation and contributed to the visual record of a rapidly changing region. Throughout his career, he exhibited widely at the National Academy of Design, the Brooklyn Art Association, the Boston Art Club, and the Art Institute of Chicago, affirming his stature among leading American landscapists of his generation.
Wiles’ legacy endures not only through his own work but also through his influence on students and through his son, Irving Ramsey Wiles, who became a celebrated portraitist. Today, his paintings are held in institutions including the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Stowell‑Wiles Art Gallery in Perry, and the Southold Historical Society, preserving his vision of both local and national landscapes for future scholarship.
- Creator:Lemuel Maynard Wiles (1826 - 1905, American)
- Dimensions:Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Saratoga Springs, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU170217407132
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