Walter Emerson Baum (American, 1884-1956), "North Main and Green Streets Sellersville, PA"
Hammer Price w/ BP
$1,440
Lot #: 159 Walter Emerson Baum (American, 1884-1956), "North Main and Green Streets Sellersville, PA" |
Oil on artist board. Signed WE Baum (lower left). |
Ht. 16 x W 20 in. |
Auction Date Sep 29, 2023 |
Details:
Walter Emerson Baum (American, 1884-1956)
Walter Emerson Baum was an American artist and educator active in the Bucks and Lehigh county areas of Pennsylvania. He was born in Sellersville, Pennsylvania and is one of the few Pennsylvania impressionist artists. In addition to being a prolific painter, Baum was also responsible for the founding of the Baum school of art and the Allentown Art Museum. He was an active art instructor in the Allentown area from 1926-1956, where his students included John E. Berninger, Karl Buesgen, Joseph Gehringer, Walter Mattern, and Melville Stark. “The Baum Circle” refers to the artists taught by, associated with, or directly influenced by Baum. In October 2006, the David E. Rodale Gallery at the Baum School of Art in Allentown, Pennsylvania held an exhibition celebrating the work of this group.
Walter Emerson Baum was an American artist and educator active in the Bucks and Lehigh county areas of Pennsylvania. He was born in Sellersville, Pennsylvania and is one of the few Pennsylvania impressionist artists. In addition to being a prolific painter, Baum was also responsible for the founding of the Baum school of art and the Allentown Art Museum. He was an active art instructor in the Allentown area from 1926-1956, where his students included John E. Berninger, Karl Buesgen, Joseph Gehringer, Walter Mattern, and Melville Stark. “The Baum Circle” refers to the artists taught by, associated with, or directly influenced by Baum. In October 2006, the David E. Rodale Gallery at the Baum School of Art in Allentown, Pennsylvania held an exhibition celebrating the work of this group.
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