Theodore Earl Butler (American, 1861-1936). View of the Village from Hotel Baudy, Giverny. Oil on canvas. 21 x 25-1/2 in...

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Theodore Earl Butler (American, 1861-1936)
View of the Village from Hotel Baudy, Giverny
Oil on canvas
21 x 25-1/2 inches (53.3 x 64.8 cm)
Bears estate stamp lower right: T.E. Butler

PROVENANCE:
Montgomery Gallery, San Francisco, California;
Private collection, Oakland, California.

Theodore Earl Butler holds a distinctive place within the American Impressionist movement, significantly marked by his affinity for, and creative nourishment from, the artistic haven of Giverny, France. This quaint village, most renowned as the dwelling place of Claude Monet, became Butler's home and the crucible of his artistic endeavors. Upon his arrival in 1888, Butler was immediately enmeshed in the vibrant community of artists and intellectuals, forming a close relationship with Monet, which further solidified his artistic inclination towards Impressionism. His canvases resonated with the characteristic Impressionist concerns of light and color, capturing Giverny's serene landscapes and subtle charm. As an American artist, Butler served as a vital conduit, bridging the fresh, buoyant aesthetics of French Impressionism with the evolving sensibilities of American artistry. His contributions extended beyond mere stylistic mimicry; they embodied the essence of Giverny's idyllic atmospheres and the stimulating cross-cultural dialogue between American and French Impressionists. Through his picturesque depictions of Giverny, Butler didn't just render scenes; he translated the ethos of a place that was the nexus of Impressionist innovation, effectively cementing his legacy in the annals of American Impressionism.

This painting will be included in Patrick Bertrand's forthcoming Catalogue Raisonné of the work of Theodore Earl Butler.


More information about Theodore Earl Butler. See also: Butler, Theodore Earl, Butler, Theodore, Butler, Theodore E. Artist.

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