Jane Peterson Original Vintage Antique American Impressionist French Rural Village Landscape Oil Painting
Original antique oil on canvas, attached to board American Impressionism French rural vilIage landscape near Paris, by American expressionist artist Jane Peterson (1876-1965). The painting is a landscape of a village with a steepled church in the background, closely reflecting the artist's style, palette, and location scenes while traveling Europe, and specifically, near Paris, France, and St. Julien Cathedral. The oil painting is signed in the far right corner, and measures approximately 19 5/8" x 23 1/2", sans frame. With the frame, the entire artwork measures approximately 19.65" x 23.4". The painting is estimated to have been created in approximately 1910, and is in good original condition, although there is a small chip in the paint in the middle of the image on a rooftop of a small house in the foreground. There is some very light abrasion in the mid far left side, as well. Please review detailed images for condition report details.
Jane Peterson was a prominent American artist recognized for her vibrant and dynamic paintings that skillfully blend elements of Impressionism and Expressionism.
Peterson's work is characterized by the use of broad, loose brushstrokes and a bold palette of colors, conveying a sense of immediacy and spontaneity.
Peterson studied under several European artists, notably Joaquin Sorolla in Madrid, whose guidance significantly impacted her use of color and light. Her style can be considered a blend of Impressionist and Expressionist techniques. She was also influenced by other art movements such as the French Nabi, Fauvism, and Art Nouveau art movements.
Jane Peterson's paintings often depict floral still lifes, captivating landscapes, and scenes from her extensive travels, including the vibrant Venetian Canals, the lively city streets of Istanbul colorful Massachusetts harbor scenes, and Orientalist themes.
Peterson's work was widely exhibited in solo and group exhibitions. She was recognized in the American Historical Society in 1938 as the "most outstanding individual of the year". Peterson's paintings are held in major museum collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Brooklyn Museum. In her later years, she focused on still life paintings, as arthritis limited her painting in the mid 1950s.
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