Edward Willis (EW) Redfield The Village in Winter Print Framed Matted #161/300

Description: The Village in Winter by Edward Willis Redfield, American (1869 - 1965) Highlights Professionally framed in gold gilded wood with double mat (Dark Gold and Light Gold fabric) Signed in the plate lower rightNumbered 161 out of a Limited Edition of 300 in pencil lower left marginTitled in pencil lower right marginIncludes hanging hardware and is ready to hang Details Image Size: 18 x 21 inches Frame Size: 27 x 30 x 1 inches Medium: Fine art paper Provenance: Garnett Valley, PA estate auction Comments The Village in Winter is a print on neutral pH fine art paper from an original by E.W. Redfield out of a limited numbered edition of 300 by Primrose Press, New Hope, PennsylvaniaAlthough the COA is missing, it is believed that this print was authorized and approved by Dorothy H Redfield, daughter-in-law of E.W. Redfield The scene depicts a winter landscape in shades of blue. In the middle-ground figures are walking up hill pulling sleds in the snow through a village with houses on the left Condition (Please see grading guide below) (I) Overall: Excellent (II) Content: Excellent (III) Frame: Very Good (Some minor dents, dings, scuffs and scratches in frame consistent with age; Dust cover intact with a small puncture; hanging hardware attached) Artist Bio Edward Willis Redfield was an American Impressionist landscape painter based out of the New Hope, Pennsylvania area. He was born in Bridgeville, Delaware on December 18, 1869, but was raised in Camden, New Jersey. By the age of twelve, he began his art education by attending classes at Spring Garden Institute and the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. He later studied privately under Henry Rolfe (1823–1881) who helped him pass the entrance exam to the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Rolfe was accredited for teaching Redfield the technique of getting a painting finished in one setting, a technique that would benefit him greatly throughout his art career as he became a very prolific and greatly enjoyed painting en plein air, in all weather conditions. He started his education at the Academy in 1887 and in two years, after his graduation, Redfield traveled to Paris, intending to study portraiture while at the Académie Julian under Adolphe William Bouguereau (1825-1905) and Tony Robert-Fleury (1837–1911). Though in Paris, he developed a love for landscapes and painting outdoors among the elements. During a trip to Brolles, he met his future wife Elise Deligant whom he married in 1893. They returned to the United States following their marriage in London and lived with Redfield’s parents in Glenside, PA. At this time, he was deep into the art scene, exhibiting throughout the United States and Europe at the Paris Salon and had even won his first solo exhibition in Boston. In 1898, the Redfields purchased a farm in Center Bridge, Pennsylvania where Redfield enjoyed the rugged landscapes and harsh winters while painting outside. After an accident resulting in the death of their young child in 1899, they went back to France so Elise could grieve with her family. Despite this tragedy, Redfield continued creating and showing his paintings, with his broad-brushed works earning him at least 15 solo exhibitions within the next twenty years as well as innumerable awards. He was known greatly for his large scale snow covered paintings of Bucks County, PA but also produced summer and spring scenes while in Maine. He began experimenting with more urban landscapes later in his career, painting well into his eighties. In the 1940’s, he began to enjoy creating hook rugs as well as other furniture in addition to his painting. Prior to his death on October 19, 1965, Edward Redfield was one of the most decorated artists and a true artistic pioneer of the New Hope area. References https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Willis_Redfield https://www.encore-editions.com/artists/american-artists/pennsylvania-impressionists/edward-redfield/ Grading Guide Notes: The condition grade is a subjective rating based on the observed objective physical features of the item to the naked eye The condition grade does not factor in the perceived beauty or aesthetic impact of the content itself Please view all of the item pictures and video to make your own informed condition decision before purchasing Scale: Excellent: No damage or issues barely perceptible from close viewing distance and bright lighting conditions Very Good: Issues visible from close viewing distance and normal lighting conditions Good: Issues visible from normal viewing distance and lighting conditions but do NOT significantly detract from the overall look of the work Fair: Issues that are immediately apparent from normal viewing distance and lighting conditions AND significantly detract from the overall look of the work Poor: Severe condition issues that require repair and some may be beyond repair Buyer Notes Grinding 4 Good does our best to accurately describe the items we offer Items are offered AS IS/AS DESCRIBED to the best of our knowledge, research and ability The buyer is expected to view the photos, video and descriptions carefully and ask questions before they purchase If you have an issue or question, please contact us via eBay's system After you have received your item, if you are happy with our service and your new purchase please consider leaving us buyers feedback. 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Price: 175 USD

Location: West Chester, Pennsylvania

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