€140
Star Lot: William Forsyth (American, 1854-1935). An original William Forsyth oil on canvas painting. Features a still life of a vase of flowers, rendered in Forsyth's signature impressionistic style. The vibrant blooms are captured in thick, textured strokes of impasto. Signed lower right. Housed in a wooden frame. Forsyth's work has been offered multiple times at auction with similar works fetching $600 at Jackson's Auction house.
MM: 34cm x 29cm including frame.
Previous in auction on 24.12.24 with Lot no.631
William Forsyth (1854-1935) was an American Impressionist painter, best known for his landscapes, still lifes, and portraits. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Forsyth studied at the Cincinnati Art Academy before spending time in Europe, where he was influenced by the French Impressionists. His work is characterized by vibrant color, dynamic light, and textured brushwork, often using impasto to give depth to his subjects. Forsyth's subjects ranged from flowers to urban scenes, capturing everyday moments with a modern, expressive approach. He was an influential figure in the Cincinnati art scene and contributed significantly to the development of regional American Impressionism.
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