An exceptional American landscape by Frank Waller (American, 1842-1923) late 19th - early 20th century oil on board of green space surrounded by horse fencing with two farm houses in the background. Unsigned. Waller's works are held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, among other important collections. Artwork in beautiful, custom gold wood frame measures 20.75" x 29.75". Artwork and frame both in very good condition.
From American Art Gallery:
Frank Waller (12 June 1842, New York City - 9 March 1923, Morristown, NJ) was an American architect, Orientalist and landscape painter. At only 15 years old, Waller studied drawing at the Free Academy of the City of New York, (now known as the City College of New York). Waller began his professional career as a businessman in New York. He honed his art skills by drawing with pen and ink and painting with oil during his free time. Waller's paintings were first exhibited at the National Academy of Design in 1870. Later that same year, Waller studied art with John Gadsby Chapman in Rome, and traveled to Egypt with friend and fellow artist Edwin White. Waller also studied at the National Academy of Design with Lemuel Wilmartch.
Waller became one of the founders of the Art Students League of New York in 1875. He served two terms as its president. Waller exhibited at the Brooklyn Art Association from 1873 until 1884, and at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts from 1879 until 1884. He continued to exhibit his paintings at the National Academy until 1887.
Waller then abandoned painting and became an architect. He joined the Architectural League of New York and was an honorary secretary of the Egypt Exploration Society. Waller also traveled to such places such as upstate New York, New Hampshire, and Bermuda. Late in Wallers life, he bought a house in Morristown, New Jersey, which became the basis of much of his Impressionistic art. Waller died in Morristown in 1923.
