Ballard Dock
Type:Painting
Year:c1920s
Size:14.00" x 18.00"
Medium:Oil
Signed:Lower Right
Notes:
Sweet Forkner oil featured on banner for 'Colors of Summer…and Beyond' exhibit.
Edgar Forkner ART FOR SALE
1867 Richmond, Indiana - 1945 Seattle, Washington. Known for: Landscape, harbor views, still life.
The following was submitted by Cathy Bass:. Edgar Forkner lived in Richmond many years, becoming a member of the local artists' group there. He studied for several years in the Art Student's league,... Read full biography
The following was submitted by Cathy Bass:. Edgar Forkner lived in Richmond many years, becoming a member of the local artists' group there. He studied for several years in the Art Student's league, New York City, under Irving Wiles, who was one of the foremost painters at that time, being a famous... Read full biography
The following was submitted by Cathy Bass:. Edgar Forkner lived in Richmond many years, becoming a member of the local artists' group there. He studied for several years in the Art Student's league, New York City, under Irving Wiles, who was one of the foremost painters at that time, being a famous portrait painter. Mr. Forkner was a monitor in Mr. Wiles's class for two years. He also studied under Charles Beckwith and Frank DuMond; later taught in the Auditorium tower, Chicago, for several... Read full biography
The following was submitted by Cathy Bass:. Edgar Forkner lived in Richmond many years, becoming a member of the local artists' group there. He studied for several years in the Art Student's league, New York City, under Irving Wiles, who was one of the foremost painters at that time, being a famous portrait painter. Mr. Forkner was a monitor in Mr. Wiles's class for two years. He also studied under Charles Beckwith and Frank DuMond; later taught in the Auditorium tower, Chicago, for several years. He then went to Seattle, Washington, where the sketching appealed to him, making yearly visits to Chicago for several months. Awards: He received awards almost every year. In 1943 he received first prize in Flowers at Hoosier Salon, which that... Read full biography
The following was submitted by Cathy Bass:. Edgar Forkner lived in Richmond many years, becoming a member of the local artists' group there. He studied for several years in the Art Student's league, New York City, under Irving Wiles, who was one of the foremost painters at that time, being a famous portrait painter. Mr. Forkner was a monitor in Mr. Wiles's class for two years. He also studied under Charles Beckwith and Frank DuMond; later taught in the Auditorium tower, Chicago, for several years. He then went to Seattle, Washington, where the sketching appealed to him, making yearly visits to Chicago for several months. Awards: He received awards almost every year. In 1943 he received first prize in Flowers at Hoosier Salon, which that year had moved from Chicago to Indianapolis. His picture was sold before it hung in the show. Three flower paint... Read full biography
Edgar Forkner - Art for Sale (5 available)
Working on Boat, Seattle Waterfront
Type:Painting
Year:c1920s-30s
Size:14.00" x 18.00"
Medium:Oil
Signed:Lower Right
Notes:
Bold, confident brushstroke in gritty piece with an exciting pink-orange-beige palette with artist’s classic green, blue, purple & white color highlights. The more orange tones in this carved, gilt period Schneider Seattle frame really compliment the tonality of this painting very well.
Seattle Harbor
Type:Painting
Year:c1925
Size:20.00" x 25.00"
Medium:Oil
Signed:Lower Right
Notes:
Vibrant, saturated Forker that has it all, including original carved, gilt Newcomb-Macklin frame.
Lake Union Boats, Gasworks, Seattle
Type:Painting
Year:c1920s-30s
Size:14.00" x 18.00"
Medium:Oil
Signed:Lower Right
Notes:
Bright painting of Lake Union Boats Docked with Gasworks Park (today) in background. Love the light & movement in the clouds & the reflection on the water. Can’t beat the exceptionally carved, silver metal leaf Newcomb-Macklin period frame to set off this view of a blustery Seattle Spring day.
Yellow Sail
Type:Painting
Year:c1925
Size:22.00" x 28.00"
Medium:Oil
Signed:Lower Right
Notes:
Exhibited at Tacoma Art Museum 'Concise History of Northwest Art'. Depicts Ballard (Seattle) Marine scene. One of his best paintings for impasto, color & composition. In lovely condition in the original period Newcomb-Macklin frame. It's always been my favorite Forkner painting!