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Frank Weston Benson Original Antique The Ten American Painters Tonalism Impressionist Maine Marsh River Scene Landscape Oil Painting

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Original, antique impressionist landscape oil painting of wetland marshes in Maine, by Frank Weston Benson, (1862-1951).

Frank Weston Benson, (1862-1951), was an American Impressionist and member of the Ten American Painters; perhaps best known for his impressionist plein-air landscape paintings. Frank Weston Benson, also known as Frank W. Benson, was an American artist born on March 24, 1862, in Salem, Massachusetts. He was renowned for his realistic portraits, American Impressionist paintings, watercolors, and etchings.

Benson began his artistic studies at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston in 1880 under the guidance of Otto Grundmann and Frederic Crowninshield. In 1883, he traveled to Paris to study at the Académie Julian. Throughout his career, Benson held various positions as an instructor and department head at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. He was a founding member of the Ten American Painters, the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and The Guild of Boston Artists.

In 1880, Benson enrolled at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, where he formed friendships with fellow artists Joseph Lindon Smith, Robert Reid, and Edmund Charles Tarbell. Benson taught drawing classes in Salem and focused on landscape painting during the summer of 1882.

During his career, Benson achieved great recognition and success. He became a founding member of the Ten American Painters, a group that aimed to promote Impressionism and challenge the prevailing academic traditions of the time. He also became a member of prestigious institutions such as the American Academy of Arts and Letters and The Guild of Boston Artists, further solidifying his reputation as a prominent artist.

Benson's lifelong passion for nature and wildlife also found expression in his art. He created numerous oil, wash, and watercolor paintings, as well as etchings, depicting wildfowl and landscapes. His deep appreciation for the natural world, honed through his childhood experiences of hunting and exploring the North Shore, is evident in the delicate details and lively compositions of these works. He served as an instructor at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, where he shared his knowledge and passion with a new generation of artists.

Frank Weston Benson's legacy as an American artist is characterized by his skillful fusion of Realism and Impressionism. His ability to capture the essence of a scene, whether through the realism of his portraits or the impressionistic beauty of his landscapes, continues to captivate art enthusiasts to this day. His works can be found in prominent museums and collections, including the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and the Rhode Island School of Design Museum, leaving an enduring mark on the art world.

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Frank Weston Benson
(1862–1951)
American Impressionist
Member of “The Ten” American Impressionists
Oil on Devoe Board
The painting measures approximately 18.5” X 12.3”, plus the original antique, ornate, carved wood frame
Marsh Landscape, Maine
Approximately 1901
Painting is still housed in original, wood carved, antique frame
The painting is in very good original condition. There are tiny specs throughout of minor degradation of the paint. Please review the images, for details. Painting is not varnished, (and has never been), therefore retains a soft, tonal quality about the painting. There are no overpaints; all paint is original to the painting. There have been no deep or chemical cleanings performed.
The painting's signature is very light, and must be magnified; although there are a couple of areas, front and back, where notations appear. However, due to the lack of a complete and full visible signature, the painting is listed as an attribution to American Ten Impressionist, Frank Weston Benson.