Edward Henry Potthast Framed Print

Design Plus Gallery presents an Original Painting by Edward Henry Potthast. One of his favorite subjects, this relaxing beach scene draws the viewer in. Impressionist strokes in greens and blues, the slim painted frame takes nothing away from the tableau.

About Artist:
“Edward Henry Potthast (1857 – 1927) was an American Impressionist painter. He was best known for his paintings of people at leisure in Central Park and the beaches of New York and New England. Due to the love of the beach, when he resided in New York, he would journey out on fair days to Coney Island with his easel, paint box and a few panels to get his best work done. Potthast spent many days at the beach painting scenes of children and their families. Through his artwork, he captured the peacefulness of the children. Although he never had children and was a somewhat private person, he clearly enjoyed their company.

He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. From June 10, 1879 to March 9, 1881 he studied with Thomas Satterwhite Noble. He later studied at the Royal Academy in Munich with the American-born instructor Carl Marr.

After returning to Cincinnati in 1885 he resumed his studies with Noble. In 1886 he departed for Paris, where he studied with Fernand Cormon. In 1895 he relocated to New York City and remained there until his death in 1927. “