Edward Henry Potthast (1857 - 1927 ) was as American Impressionist born in Cincinnati, Ohio. He studied in Munich and Paris and worked as a lithographer and illustrator. But it is mostly for his sunny beach canvases and his facility with light, color and movement, that he is remembered.
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Disclaimer: I've culled these examples of Edward Henry Potthast's work online purely for educational and artistic enjoyment purposes. I do not own nor make any claim to own the copyrights.
They make me wish the weather wasn't so hot that I could enjoy a good dip in the water.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures. There's something so inspiring about art of the sea.
ReplyDeleteLovely paintings. I could feel the cool sea breezes and hear the waves and feel the gritty sand between my toes! Thanks for the quick trip to the beach!
ReplyDeleteRyan: Oh, but once in the water it would be wonderful. No?
ReplyDeleteErin: I agree.
ReplyDeleteJoan: You're welcome. What with all the really hot weather lately, I thought a trip to the beach was called for. Real or imagined. :)
ReplyDeletePotthast's work is deceptively simple, one sign of a master. I look at the last image and really appreciate how he captures that water.
ReplyDeleteit's the getting there part that sucks though :-)
ReplyDeleteWho doesn't love the sea! Regrettably, I don't remember the last time I went to the beach. The paintings of mothers with their tiny tots are lovely. I can picture their innocent squeals as their little feet touch the waters.
ReplyDeleteThose paintings make me feel like a kid again.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! thanks for sharing I so enjoyed looking at them!
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