Arthur E. Ward (Maine, 1863–1928), “Near Whitcomb Summit, The Birkshires, Mass”, Oil on Board
Arthur E. Ward was an American Impressionist painter celebrated for balancing coastal maritime subjects with bucolic rural New England landscapes. While highly recognized for his light-filled harbor views and docked fishing vessels in coastal hubs like Rockport and Gloucester, Ward spent equal creative energy traversing the inland countryside to document the quiet charm of the Northeast. Utilizing fluid oil brushwork, his artistic focus seamlessly transitioned from coastal wharves to the rolling hills and pastoral settings of regions like the Berkshires, where he captured historic barns, wildflower fields, and country cottages. Today, his body of work stands as a comprehensive visual record of both the seaside culture and the rustic, mainland heritage of early 20th Century New England.
Signed lower right, housed in wooden frame, wear consistent with age, some toning, frame: 11 1/2” h. x 14 1/2” w., ss: 8 1/2” h. x 11 1/2” w.
Arthur E. Ward (Maine, 1863–1928), “Near Whitcomb Summit, The Birkshires, Mass”, Oil on Board
Arthur E. Ward was an American Impressionist painter celebrated for balancing coastal maritime subjects with bucolic rural New England landscapes. While highly recognized for his light-filled harbor views and docked fishing vessels in coastal hubs like Rockport and Gloucester, Ward spent equal creative energy traversing the inland countryside to document the quiet charm of the Northeast. Utilizing fluid oil brushwork, his artistic focus seamlessly transitioned from coastal wharves to the rolling hills and pastoral settings of regions like the Berkshires, where he captured historic barns, wildflower fields, and country cottages. Today, his body of work stands as a comprehensive visual record of both the seaside culture and the rustic, mainland heritage of early 20th Century New England.
Signed lower right, housed in wooden frame, wear consistent with age, some toning, frame: 11 1/2” h. x 14 1/2” w., ss: 8 1/2” h. x 11 1/2” w.
