Henry Bacon ( 1839 - 1912 ) American

Henry Bacon ( 1839 - 1912 ) American
Oil on Cardboard
Measure 12"in H x 9"in W and 17"in H x 14"in W framed

Known for: Genre, figure, portrait and landscape painting, illustration
Biography: Was an American painter and watercolorist best known for his depictions of everyday life along the Normandy coast of France. Born in Haverhill, Massachusetts, he served in the Union Army during the Civil War, where he produced sketches for Leslie's Weekly. After being wounded, he moved to Paris in 1864 and became one of the first Americans admitted to the prestigious Ecole des Beaux Arts, studying under Alexandre Cabanel and Edouard Frere. Influenced by the French academic tradition, Bacon developed a distinctive style characterized by detailed figure compositions, innovative perspectives, and masterful watercolor technique. His paintings of coastal life and shipboard scenes earned him recognition at the Paris Salons and the National Academy of Design in New York.

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