Monday, November 13, 2017

Does this artist's name ring a bell?


I happened to come across these two paintings listed in a Skinner's  auction catalog. The paintings, while pleasant and competent, might not seem that striking. The name of the artist, Edward Darley Boit, may not immediately ring a bell with most people.




Lot 1016Edward Darley Boit (American, 1842-1916) Hillside Landscape



Lot 1362Edward Darley Boit (American, 1840-1915) Villa, San Remo 

What makes them of interest is the connection the artist has to a very well known painting, possibly the most famous painting in Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Yes, those are his daughters in the famous Sargent painting.







The Daughters of Edward Darley Boit (1882)
John Singer Sargent (American, 1856–1925)