Woodland Landscape by Robert M. Decker (Am.b.1847)
Please refer to our stock # 8604 when inquiring.
Extensive Woodland Landscape with Stream
Oil on canvas, signed.
Painting size: 20.25” x 26”
Frame size: 31.25” x 47.25”
Decker received his art training from R. Swain Gifford. His first important recognition occurred when he was thirty-six when the the National Academy of Design exhibited one of his paintings. That same year, the Brooklyn Art Association also exhibited one of his works. He went on to become a well known exhibitor in Brooklyn and exhibited at the National Academy of Design from 1883 to 1898 . He was also a professionally successful artist during his life with a record of sales to numerous affluent patrons. He was a member of the Brooklyn Art Club and Society of Brooklyn Artists.
Decker is listed in Who Was Who in American Art by Falk.
