Born in Clonakilty, Ireland, William Harnett became America's best known "trompe l'oeil" [fool the eye] still-life painter in the later part of the 19th century and is credited with being the most... Read full biography
Born in Clonakilty, Ireland, William Harnett became America's best known "trompe l'oeil" [fool the eye] still-life painter in the later part of the 19th century and is credited with being the most influential in that style and subject matter. Collectors of this artist need to have a watchful 'eye'... Read full biography
Born in Clonakilty, Ireland, William Harnett became America's best known "trompe l'oeil" [fool the eye] still-life painter in the later part of the 19th century and is credited with being the most influential in that style and subject matter. Collectors of this artist need to have a watchful 'eye' because of the many forgeries of Harnett's work. Likely his most famous painting is After the Hunt, in the collection of The California Palace of the Legion of Honor. For nearly 50 years after his... Read full biography
Born in Clonakilty, Ireland, William Harnett became America's best known "trompe l'oeil" [fool the eye] still-life painter in the later part of the 19th century and is credited with being the most influential in that style and subject matter. Collectors of this artist need to have a watchful 'eye' because of the many forgeries of Harnett's work. Likely his most famous painting is After the Hunt, in the collection of The California Palace of the Legion of Honor. For nearly 50 years after his death, his work was overlooked, but in 1939 an exhibition held by Edith Halpert at her Downtown Gallery in Greenwich Village, New York initiated the public attention that has continued to grow into the 21st century. Halpert first saw Harnett's work in... Read full biography
Born in Clonakilty, Ireland, William Harnett became America's best known "trompe l'oeil" [fool the eye] still-life painter in the later part of the 19th century and is credited with being the most influential in that style and subject matter. Collectors of this artist need to have a watchful 'eye' because of the many forgeries of Harnett's work. Likely his most famous painting is After the Hunt, in the collection of The California Palace of the Legion of Honor. For nearly 50 years after his death, his work was overlooked, but in 1939 an exhibition held by Edith Halpert at her Downtown Gallery in Greenwich Village, New York initiated the public attention that has continued to grow into the 21st century. Halpert first saw Harnett's work in 1935, when one of his canvases, The Faithful Colt, was brought to her attention. It was dated... Read full biography
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Seattle, WA
We specialize in the work of William Harnett and actively seek his paintings for purchase and sale. We gladly purchase outright in addition to accepting works on consignment. Your inquiry is most welcome.
