Charles Paul Gruppe

Description

Pasture Scene

24 x 30

Oil on Canvas

Landscape and marine painter Charles Paul Gruppe was born in Picton, Canada, September 3, 1860. Largely self-taught, Gruppe studied in Holland and a good portion of his work consists of Holland inspired scenes. Gruppe spent over twenty years in Holland, becoming a celebrity artist and ultimately being patronized by the royalty of Europe.  His work is represented in many museums in America and Europe. He was honored with numerous awards and medals, including gold medals at Paris and Rouen, and two silver medals (watercolor and oil) at the World’s Fair in St. Louis in 1903.

Sources: Michael David Zellman, 300 Years of American Art and Plein Air Magazine, September 2005