Biography
Walter Elmer Schofield was an American Impressionist painter born on September 10, 1866, and he passed away on March 1, 1944. Known for his landscape and marine paintings, Schofield is recognized as one of the prominent Pennsylvania Impressionists, despite not residing in the New Hope or Bucks County areas typically associated with this group. His work often depicted the autumnal and snowy landscapes of Pennsylvania and New England, as well as the summery scenes of England and France. Later in his career, he expanded his palette to include the vibrant landscapes of the American Southwest. Schofield's paintings are held in high esteem and are part of prestigious collections in major institutions such as the National Gallery of Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Smithsonian American Art Museum. His works are also featured internationally, including in the Musée d'Orsay in France. Schofield's ability to capture the essence of the landscapes he painted, combined with his Impressionist style, makes his work highly collectible. His painting 'Rapids in Winter' achieved a world auction record for his work, selling for $456,000 at Sotheby's New York in 2004.
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Walter Elmer Schofield was an American Impressionist painter born on September 10, 1866, and he passed away on March 1, 1944. Known for his landscape and marine paintings, Schofield is recognized as one of the prominent Pennsylvania Impressionists, despite not residing in the New Hope or Bucks County areas typically associated with this group. His work often depicted the autumnal and snowy landscapes of Pennsylvania and New England, as well as the summery scenes of England and France. Later in his career, he expanded his palette to include the vibrant landscapes of the American Southwest. Schofield's paintings are held in high esteem and are part of prestigious collections in major institutions such as the National Gallery of Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Smithsonian American Art Museum. His works are also featured internationally, including in the Musée d'Orsay in France. Schofield's ability to capture the essence of the landscapes he painted, combined with his Impressionist style, makes his work highly collectible. His painting 'Rapids in Winter' achieved a world auction record for his work, selling for $456,000 at Sotheby's New York in 2004.
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