Joseph B. Davol
Joseph Benjamin Davol (August 25, 1864 – June 15, 1923) was an American marine painter and art teacher. He was born in Chicago. Following art studies in Boston and New York, Davol studied in Paris at the Académie Julian in 1895–96.
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- Name
- Joseph B.
- Birth Name
- Joseph Benjamin Davol
- Born
- 25 August 1864
- Birthplace
- Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
- Died
- 15 June 1923
- Place of death
- Ogunquit, Maine, U.S.
- Occupation
- * Marine painter
- Nationality
- United States
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Joseph Benjamin Davol (August 25, 1864 – June 15, 1923) was an American marine painter and art teacher. He was born in Chicago. Following art studies in Boston and New York, Davol studied in Paris at the Académie Julian in 1895–96.
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In Paris he studies with Henri Laurens, Benjamin, and Constant. He was a student of Charles Herbert Woodbury, and lived in Ogunquit, Maine during his active years a professional painter until his death. Commissioned the building of a studio from the noted architect John Calvin Stevens.
Joseph B. Davol (1864-1923), Oil on Canvas, Signed Lower Right
Joseph B. Davol
Joseph Benjamin Davol, American (1864-1923). 'Still Life'. Oil on Canvas. Signed bottom left. Painting has been lined, good condition. Painting is 12" High x 18" Wide. Frame is 16.5" High x 22.5" Wide. Examine all photos closely. Contact AAG for more detailed information if needed. AAG is not responsible for any errors or omissions to any lots. All sales are final and sold as is. Third party shipp
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Key facts
• Name — Joseph B. Davol • Birth Name — Joseph Benjamin Davol • Born — 25 August 1864 • Birthplace — Chicago, Illinois, U.S. • Died — 15 June 1923 • Place of death — Ogunquit, Maine, U.S. • Occupation — * Marine painter • art teacher
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Davol Beach at Ogunquit, ca. 1915 Davol Paintings In Farnsworth Collection
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• Portland Museum of Art, Portland, ME portlandmuseum.org • Farnsworth Museum of Art, Rockland ME farnsworthmuseum.org • Ogunquit Museum of Art • Ogunquit Memorial Library
Exhibitions and Honors
• Member of the Salmagundi Club (salmagundi.org) • Exhibited extensively at: • Corcoran Gallery • Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (the oldest art museum and school in the nation) • Boston Art Club: Official link • Exhibition about the Boston Art Club. • Silver medal winner at the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition (1915) in San Francisco
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