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Cape Ann Rockport MA Seascape by Roger William Curtis Original Oil on Canvas

Cape Ann Rockport MA Seascape by Roger William Curtis Original Oil on Canvas
Cape Ann Rockport MA Seascape by Roger William Curtis Original Oil on Canvas
Cape Ann Rockport MA Seascape by Roger William Curtis Original Oil on Canvas
Cape Ann Rockport MA Seascape by Roger William Curtis Original Oil on Canvas
Cape Ann Rockport MA Seascape by Roger William Curtis Original Oil on Canvas
Cape Ann Rockport MA Seascape by Roger William Curtis Original Oil on Canvas

Cape Ann Rockport MA Seascape by Roger William Curtis Original Oil on Canvas
The Artist’s Story. Roger William Curtis was an artist, educator and author from Gloucester, MA, well-known for his seascapes. In addition to his formal education, Mr. Curtis studied privately with plein air painter Aldro T. Hibbard, one of the founding members of the Rockport Art Association. He went on to serve as Art Director for the Burlington Art Gallery (1954-59), the Boston Gallery (1957-62), Legendsea Gallery of A. Hibbard (1960-77), Boston’s Downtown Gallery (1966-71), after which he founded his own Riverview Gallery in 1976. Roger Curtis was very active in the New England artist communities. Most notably, he served as president (1955-59) and treasurer (1966-90) of the North Shore Arts Association as well as on the board of directors (1967-90). He was an exhibiting artist member of the Rockport Art Association from 1976 until his death in 2000. Roger Curtis wrote and illustrated two books: “How to Paint Successful Seascapes: Techniques in Oil” (1973) and “Color in Outdoor Painting” (1977). The Artwork’s Story. This is an unsigned original oil on canvas (largely pallet knife) by Roger Curtis that he painted as part of a teaching exhibition. The painting is of waves crashing upon the ocean bluffs most likely around Cape Ann or Rockport, MA. The canvas measures 29″w x 19″h. It has been framed using reclaimed barn-wood. The custom frame measures 36.5″w x 26 3/8″h. The item “Cape Ann Rockport MA Seascape by Roger William Curtis Original Oil on Canvas” is in sale since Friday, November 25, 2016. This item is in the category “Art\Paintings”. The seller is “mobiusbo” and is located in Paoli, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped to United States.
  • Signed?: Unsigned
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Subject: Seascape
  • Region of Origin: US
  • Size Type/Largest Dimension: Large (Greater than 30in.)
  • Painting Surface: Canvas
  • Main Color: Blue
  • Medium: Oil
  • Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
  • Style: Impressionism
  • Date of Creation: 1950-1969
  • Artist: Roger William Curtis
  • Framed/Unframed: Framed

Cape Ann Rockport MA Seascape by Roger William Curtis Original Oil on Canvas

Cape Ann Rockport MA Seascape by Roger William Curtis Original Oil on Canvas

Cape Ann Rockport MA Seascape by Roger William Curtis Original Oil on Canvas
Cape Ann Rockport MA Seascape by Roger William Curtis Original Oil on Canvas
Cape Ann Rockport MA Seascape by Roger William Curtis Original Oil on Canvas
Cape Ann Rockport MA Seascape by Roger William Curtis Original Oil on Canvas
Cape Ann Rockport MA Seascape by Roger William Curtis Original Oil on Canvas

Cape Ann Rockport MA Seascape by Roger William Curtis Original Oil on Canvas
The Artist’s Story. Roger William Curtis was an artist, educator and author from Gloucester, MA, well-known for his seascapes. In addition to his formal education, Mr. Curtis studied privately with plein air painter Aldro T. Hibbard, one of the founding members of the Rockport Art Association. He went on to serve as Art Director for the Burlington Art Gallery (1954-59), the Boston Gallery (1957-62), Legendsea Gallery of A. Hibbard (1960-77), Boston’s Downtown Gallery (1966-71), after which he founded his own Riverview Gallery in 1976. Roger Curtis was very active in the New England artist communities. Most notably, he served as president (1955-59) and treasurer (1966-90) of the North Shore Arts Association as well as on the board of directors (1967-90). He was an exhibiting artist member of the Rockport Art Association from 1976 until his death in 2000. Roger Curtis wrote and illustrated two books: “How to Paint Successful Seascapes: Techniques in Oil” (1973) and “Color in Outdoor Painting” (1977). The Artwork’s Story. This is an unsigned original oil on canvas (largely pallet knife) by Roger Curtis that he painted as part of a teaching exhibition. The painting is of waves crashing upon the ocean bluffs most likely around Cape Ann or Rockport, MA. It has been framed using reclaimed barn-wood. The custom frame measures 36.25″w x 26.25″h. The item “Cape Ann Rockport MA Seascape by Roger William Curtis Original Oil on Canvas” is in sale since Friday, November 25, 2016. This item is in the category “Art\Paintings”. The seller is “mobiusbo” and is located in Paoli, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped to United States.
  • Signed?: Unsigned
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Subject: Seascape
  • Region of Origin: US
  • Size Type/Largest Dimension: Large (Greater than 30in.)
  • Painting Surface: Canvas
  • Main Color: Blue
  • Medium: Oil
  • Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
  • Style: Impressionism
  • Date of Creation: 1950-1969
  • Artist: Roger William Curtis
  • Framed/Unframed: Framed

Cape Ann Rockport MA Seascape by Roger William Curtis Original Oil on Canvas