Levi Wells Prentice Oil Painting Reproductions

Levi Wells Prentice Hudson River School Paintings

Levi Wells Prentice's oil paintings capture the beauty of nature, and his contributions to the Hudson River School art movement make him a significant figure in American landscape painting.

The Hudson River School is an American Art movement comprising a group of landscape painters. Their paintings emphasize the importance and glory of nature, as well as the American landscape. The paintings of this art movement align with the philosophy of the Hudson River School.

Who is Levi Prentice Wells?

Born in Harrisburg, New York, in 1851, Wells discovered a love for the views of the Adirondack Mountains. In 1875, his first Studio for landscape oil paintings opened in New York.

Still Life Paintings: Masterpiece Art

Levi Wells Prentice is renowned for his famous paintings of fruit, which capture the texture and color of the fruit with stunning realism, in addition to his landscape oil paintings. The artist’s fruit paintings often include common fruits, such as apples and pears, arranged to highlight their natural beauty.

Famous Paintings by American Artist Levi Wells Prentice.

Apples in a Tin Pail 1892 is one of Prentice's most famous still life paintings, showcasing his fascination with painting apples. Owned by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, it was previously part of the Hayden Collection.

Cherries and Raspberries in a Basket, 1891, is another exquisite fruit still life painting. It features fruits arranged in a basket, demonstrating a keen eye for composition and natural beauty. The original oil on canvas painting is at the Hood Museum of Art, part of Dartmouth College in New Hampshire.

Landscape Paintings of the Adirondack Mountains.

Levi Wells Prentice's sunset paintings include Blue Mountain Lake, a breathtaking landscape oil painting that highlights the artist's mastery of vibrant colors and intricate details, capturing the essence of the Adirondack Mountains at sunset. This oil painting exemplifies his ability to capture the serene beauty of nature, with a focus on the flowing river and the majestic mountains in the background.

What is the Legacy of Levi Prentice Wells?

Born in 1851 in New York, and was raised in the surroundings of the natural landscape of the Adirondack Mountains. His exposure to nature profoundly impacted his career as a landscape artist, enabling him to capture the serenity of the mountains and forests.

He never received any formal art training and was self-taught. Levi Wells Prentice married in 1882 and had two children. The family settled in Philadelphia, although it was not until the 1970s that his paintings began to receive recognition. Today, his paintings are appreciated and collected by art collectors, and they are exhibited in many museums across the U.S.

Discover still-life paintings of fruit and explore our catalog of Dutch Golden Age paintings by Pieter Claesz and Impressionist fruit paintings by Paul Cézanne. Famous oil paintings of mountain paintings by Jasper Francis Cropsey, another Hudson River School artist, are also for sale online.