Bernard Lennon Oil Painting "Bean Pot, Pitcher and Bowl of Fruit," 1961

Item Details

Bernard Lennon (American, 1914 – 1992)
Still Life – Bean Pot, Pitcher and Bowl of Fruit, 1961
Oil on canvas
Signed to lower right
Title and signature inscribed to verso
Richard Stalter Collection stamp on verso

Bernard Lennon was a distinguished American landscape painter celebrated for his mastery of light and his lifelong commitment to the en plein air tradition. His work is defined by a sophisticated use of color and a structural integrity that captured the quiet, enduring beauty of the New England countryside. Lennon’s paintings often evoke a serene, contemplative atmosphere, rendered with confident and expressive brushwork. Throughout his career, Lennon was more than a practitioner; he was a foundational mentor who established an informal artistic community in Gaylordsville, Connecticut, deeply influencing a generation of regional artists through his rigorous technical standards and artistic philosophy.

The Connection: Lennon served as the primary teacher and mentor to both Richard Stalter and Susan Grisell. Upon his passing, he entrusted his artistic estate to Stalter, ensuring his life’s work would be preserved by his most dedicated students.

Condition

- some accretions, debris and grime; notable craquelure; canvas undulations to top right corner; mild discoloration to fabric frame liner; accretions, abrasions and minor finish loss to frame.

Dimensions

- measures frame.

• Item not examined outside of mounting.

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Item #

ITMGS52282