Martha Walter More Art

American, 1875-1976

Walter was born in Philadelphia in 1875. She enrolled at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, where she studied under William Merritt Chase, who became her primary mentor. At his insistence, she entered a number of Academy student competitions and eventually won a prestigious Cresson Traveling Scholarship in 1908. This award enabled her to travel throughout Europe, where she continued her art education at the Grande Julien in Paris. Soon disenchanted with the academicism of the Parisian schools, Walter set out on her own and began producing plein-air paintings in the manner of the French Impressionists. At the outbreak of World War I, she returned to the United States and took up painting at various East coast beach resorts such as Coney Island and Gloucester. In her beach scenes of this period, colorful bathing suits, gowns and umbrellas punctuate a tranquil, pastel surface. Her expertise in the treatment of light and shadow is evident in her depictions of these settings at various times of day. In 1922, she spent some months painting the thousands of immigrants kept in the detention hall at Ellis Island. The dreadful, crowded conditions inspired a group of paintings that were exhibited that year in the Galerie Georges Petit in Paris. One was selected for the permanent collection of the Musée de Luxembourg. An exhibition at the Art Club of Chicago in 1941 featured a group of watercolor paintings inspired by the artist's travels through Spain and North Africa. These works were intensely colored visions of such subjects as Algerian street scenes, mosques and Spanish fishermen. Walter worked well into her nineties, continuing to paint portraits of women and children, beach scenes, gardens and marketplaces. Before her death in 1976, she had exhibited widely, and her works are included in major national and international private and public collections. Hammer Galleries had several exhibitions of her work during her lifetime, the last taking place in 1975 when the artist was one hundred years old.

Artist: Martha Walter

Still Life with Flowers in a Stoneware Vase

By Martha Walter

Located in Milford, NH

A nicely detailed still life painting with flowers in a stoneware or ceramic painted vase by American artist Martha Walter (1875-1976). Walter was born in Phildelphia, PA, studied at...

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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Martha Walter More Art

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Oil, Panel

Martha Walter
Still Life with Flowers in a Stoneware Vase

$12,800

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Martha Walter More Art

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Oil

Lisa Elley
Love of My Life, Oil Painting, 2025

$475

H 18 in W 14 in D 1 in

Quiet Time, Oil Painting

By Judy Mackey

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Pink peonies and yellow roses fill a blue vase in this impressionist still life painting. Their vibrant petals contrast with the grey background. Painted alla p...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Martha Walter More Art

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Oil

Judy Mackey
Quiet Time, Oil Painting, 2025

$325

H 10 in W 8 in D 0.75 in

Sunset, Oil Painting

By Judy Mackey

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Judy Mackey exhibits a glorious display of the United States flag. "Being an expatriate growing up in a foreign country gave me a deep love for our US ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Martha Walter More Art

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Oil

Judy Mackey
Sunset, Oil Painting, 2023

$325

H 8 in W 10 in D 0.5 in

Skull Study, Oil Painting

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A skull rests on a clear case. Muted gray and white background enhances the focus on the subject. Artist Sara Sisun drew inspiration from Dutch painter Vilhelm ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Martha Walter More Art

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Oil

Sara Sisun
Skull Study, Oil Painting, 2023

$675

H 10 in W 10 in D 1.5 in

Early One Morning, Oil Painting

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
In the heart of Paris, a secluded garden stirs with the morning sun. Vibrant blue, green, and purple blend with a spontaneous burst of magenta and pink wildfl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Martha Walter More Art

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Oil

Jeff Fleming
Early One Morning, Oil Painting, 2024

$1,875

H 40 in W 30 in D 1.5 in

Sunflowers in Afternoon Light, Oil Painting

By Sherri Aldawood

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Sherri Aldawood presents an impressionist still life of vibrant sunflowers and a few pickings of fruit. The subjects bask in the afternoon light, casting elongated shadows on the surface. "I set up and painted this still life in my backyard using flowers from my garden," shares Sherri. The warm color palette exudes the feeling of comfort that comes with these seasonal blooms.

About the Artist
Sherri Aldawood didn't intend to always paint flowers, but over time her love of gardens started to permeate her art. She focuses on the light and color of the flowers on the canvas. Sherri prefers alla prima, working with wet layers of paint instead of letting them dry. She keeps the paint as wet as possible by using walnut and clove oil...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Martha Walter More Art

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Oil

Sherri Aldawood
Sunflowers in Afternoon Light, Oil Painting, 2021

$350

H 12 in W 9 in D 0.25 in

Radiance in the Quiet, Oil Painting

By Lisa Elley

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Ivory flowers rise softly from a moody backdrop, while a burst of vibrant orange commands attention. This piece balances boldness and grace, proving that even i...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Martha Walter More Art

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Oil

Lisa Elley
Radiance in the Quiet, Oil Painting, 2025

$800

H 16 in W 20 in D 1 in

Jane Peterson [Violet Harmony] Signed Oil on Canvas, American Impressionist

By Jane Peterson

Located in Miami, FL

JANE PETERSON – [VIOLET HARMONY] ⚜ Oil on canvas ⚜ Hand signed lower left ⚜ Framed, ready to hang VIBRANT FLORAL COMPOSITION BY AN AMERICAN IMPRESSIONIST [Violet Harmony] showcases ...

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1940s Impressionist Martha Walter More Art

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Oil, Canvas

Jane Peterson
Jane Peterson [Violet Harmony] Signed Oil on Canvas, American Impressionist, circa 1945

$29,250 Sale Price

35% Off

H 39.5 in W 39.5 in D 2.5 in

Louis Emiel Chappel (1888-1963) "Floral Still Life" Original Oil Painting c.1950

Located in San Francisco, CA

Louis Emiel Chappel (1888-1963) floral still life oil painting, circa 1950s Beautiful full basket bouquet of flowers on a pedestal by listed artist Louis Chappel. Original oil on c...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Martha Walter More Art

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Canvas, Oil

Louis Emiel Chappel
Louis Emiel Chappel (1888-1963) "Floral Still Life" Original Oil Painting c.1950, Circa 1950

$485

H 17 in W 14 in D 3 in

Louis Emiel Chappel (1888-1963) "Floral Still Life II" Original Painting c.1950

By Louis Emiel Chappel

Located in San Francisco, CA

Louis Emiel Chappel (1888-1963) floral still life II oil painting, circa 1950s Beautiful full basket bouquet of flowers on a pedestal by listed artist Louis Chappel. Original oil o...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Martha Walter More Art

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Canvas, Oil

Louis Emiel Chappel
Louis Emiel Chappel (1888-1963) "Floral Still Life II" Original Painting c.1950, Circa 1950

$485

H 17 in W 14 in D 3 in

Poppy 2021., cardboard, oil, 30x21 cm

Located in Riga, LV

Poppy 2021., cardboard, oil, 30x21 cm

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2010s Impressionist Martha Walter More Art

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Oil, Cardboard

Uldis Krauze
Poppy 2021., cardboard, oil, 30x21 cm, 2021

$265 Sale Price

20% Off

H 11.82 in W 8.27 in D 0.04 in

Peony II, Oil Painting

By Nicole Lamothe

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Two soft pink peonies bloom gracefully in a clear glass vase. Their petals and lush green leaves spill outward, contrasting beautifully with the muted backgro...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Martha Walter More Art

Materials

Oil

Nicole Lamothe
Peony II, Oil Painting, 2024

$700

H 12 in W 16 in D 0.1 in

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