Still Life of Easter Lilies
by John La Farge (1835–1910)Watercolor and pencil on paper
19⅝ x 13¾ inches (sight size)
Signed and inscribed upper left: J. La Farge N.A.; signed lower left: La Farge
19⅝ x 13¾ inches (sight size)
Signed and inscribed upper left: J. La Farge N.A.; signed lower left: La Farge
Artist Biography
American Painter, Muralist, Stained Glass Decorator, Teacher, and Writer
By Margarita Karasoulas
Recognized as the “Renaissance Man” of his time, John La Farge is celebrated as one of the most innovative and versatile artists in nineteenth century American art.
I. Biography
II. Chronology
III. Collections
IV. Exhibitions
V. Memberships
VI. Notes
VII. Suggested Resources
I. Biography
Born in New York City in 1835 into a wealthy, cosmopolitan family of French descent, La Farge’s intellectual curiosity and artistic proclivity was fostered from an early