EXCEPTIONAL c. 1915-1920 Francis Stillwell Dixon Impressionist CA Landscape Oil

Description: About this work: “Impressionist Landscape, c. 1915-1920” by Francis Stillwell Dixon (American, 1879-1967). One of Dixon’s finest canvases, depicting a tranquil forest scene bathed in soft, dappled light. The work features a serene pond or stream surrounded by tall trees, their canopies filtering sunlight to create a dynamic interplay of light and shadow. The shimmering surface of the water reflects the trees and sky above. Dixon’s brushwork is loose and vibrant, employing short, rhythmic strokes of blues, greens, yellows, and purples to convey texture and movement. This technique creates an almost ethereal atmosphere and the use of cool tones in the shadows with warm highlights on the foliage provides depth to the composition. The painting is a celebration of nature’s beauty, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the serenity of the landscape. It was likely inspired by Dixon’s travels in California from 1915-1917. The work is oil on canvas and is signed in the lower left. It is housed in its original gilded frame from J Lowenbein in New York City (label verso). Size: 20 inches tall by 26 inches wide (painting) 29 inches tall by 35 inches wide by 2 inches deep (frame) Provenance: Private collection, FL; Acquired from the above About the artist: Francis S. Dixon was born into a family of immense influence and wealth in Queens, Long Island. His grandfather, the Hon. James W. Dixon served from 1857 to 1869 as the United States Senator from Connecticut. Francis’s father, James Wyllys Dixon, was a noted Civil War officer and respected journalist. Francis was one of ten children. While many of his brothers went into more typical professions, Francis was already by age twenty considered a fine painter. He studied at the Art Students League, New York, and with noted artists Frank Vincent DuMond, Robert Henri, and Charles W. Hawthorne. During the United States involvement in World War I, Dixon worked as an “Army and Navy Song Leader” for the War Department based out of New York City. A relatively accomplished singer, Dixon was known to have performed over the years for fellow artists at the Salmagundi Club in New York City where he was a lifelong member. Beginning in 1923 he traveled to Bermuda where he painted local scenery. He returned to Bermuda again in 1925 and during the early to mid-1920’s he also traveled to Great Britain and Continental Europe. By the 1930’s he was living on West 55th Street among several other artists, including Livingston Geer and Norman Roberts. The New York Times said of his works in 1927: “The paintings of Francis Dixon… are romantic reports, with a dash of sombreness… Mr. Dixon’s art is an excellent conventional painting of landscape.” Condition: Good overall antique condition. Scattered small areas of inpainting to address losses. Small patch repair upper right (sightly lifting from the surface). Antique frame with losses to gilding throughout and some associated touch up to gilding. It is ready to be displayed and enjoyed! This work will be carefully packed and shipped with insurance and signature confirmation. Free local pick up is also available. International buyers - please note I cannot lower the declared value of the package for customs. I frequently receive messages from people after I sell an item, asking if it is definitely gone. If something catches your eye, don't hesitate to inquire before it is sold! Feel free to ask any questions.

Price: 4500 USD

Location: Morrisville, Pennsylvania

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