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Born 1942 Maine. Known for: Impressionist and realist landscape with figures, still life, seascape and streetscenes.
Peter Rolfe was born in Maine in 1942. He holds two Bachelor’s degrees from the University of Illinois and a Master’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He began painting full-time in 1971 and... Read full biography
Peter Rolfe was born in Maine in 1942. He holds two Bachelor’s degrees from the University of Illinois and a Master’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He began painting full-time in 1971 and at the urging of Laurence Sisson, began with a painting trip along the New England coast. Largely... Read full biography
Peter Rolfe was born in Maine in 1942. He holds two Bachelor’s degrees from the University of Illinois and a Master’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He began painting full-time in 1971 and at the urging of Laurence Sisson, began with a painting trip along the New England coast. Largely self-taught, Rolfe is most inspired by Sargent, Schmid, Fechin, Monet, Sisson, Thieme and Homer. His unique style, however, captures the elusive effects of the moment that give his paintings the... Read full biography
Peter Rolfe was born in Maine in 1942. He holds two Bachelor’s degrees from the University of Illinois and a Master’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He began painting full-time in 1971 and at the urging of Laurence Sisson, began with a painting trip along the New England coast. Largely self-taught, Rolfe is most inspired by Sargent, Schmid, Fechin, Monet, Sisson, Thieme and Homer. His unique style, however, captures the elusive effects of the moment that give his paintings the sparkle that are their hallmark. Three of his more publicized works include Winter Night, which was exhibited by the National Academy of Design, Dusk on the Charles, which was acquired by Genzyme Corporation and hangs in their front lobby and Patriot’s Day... Read full biography
Peter Rolfe was born in Maine in 1942. He holds two Bachelor’s degrees from the University of Illinois and a Master’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He began painting full-time in 1971 and at the urging of Laurence Sisson, began with a painting trip along the New England coast. Largely self-taught, Rolfe is most inspired by Sargent, Schmid, Fechin, Monet, Sisson, Thieme and Homer. His unique style, however, captures the elusive effects of the moment that give his paintings the sparkle that are their hallmark. Three of his more publicized works include Winter Night, which was exhibited by the National Academy of Design, Dusk on the Charles, which was acquired by Genzyme Corporation and hangs in their front lobby and Patriot’s Day – Heading Toward Kenmore, the well-known depiction of the Boston Marathon, which was commissioned by the Boston At... Read full biography
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Art Method
- •Easel Painting
Art Media
Art Style
- •Realism/Semi Impressionism
- •Realist, Representational, Naturalist Style
Art Subject
- •Interior Scenes
- •Landscape, Nature, Rural Scene
- •Seascapes, Seasides
- •Still Life
- •Street Scenes, Street Genre
Geography/Places Lived and/or Worked
- •Caribbean Islands
- •France After 1900
- •Italy
- •Mexico and/or Central America
- •St. Augustine, Florida
Chronology
- •Late 20th Century After 1950
Exhibition of Art Association
- •National Academy of Design, New York