William McGregor Paxton Prints

William McGregor Paxton Prints

William McGregor Paxton, an artist of the Boston School, captured timeless beauty through serene domestic interiors and masterful light effects. Known for his innovative “binocular vision” technique, Paxton’s works, such as The Tea Leaves, highlight his classical ideals and remain enduring tributes to elegance and intimacy.

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William McGregor Paxton Print, The Letter (1910)
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William McGregor Paxton Print, The Green Dress (1914)
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William McGregor Paxton Print, The Figurine (1921)
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William McGregor Paxton Print, The Crystal, 1900
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William McGregor Paxton Print, The Blue Jar (1913)
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William McGregor Paxton Print, Tea Leaves (1909)
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William McGregor Paxton Print, Seated Nude With Sculpture
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William McGregor Paxton Print, Rose and blue (1913)
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William McGregor Paxton Print, Louise Converse (Mrs. Junius S. Morgan III)
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William McGregor Paxton Print, Phryne (c1923)
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William McGregor Paxton Print, Gloucester Harbor
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William McGregor Paxton Print, Glitter (1930)
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Interior with two Nudes, William McGregor Paxton Fine Art Print
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The other door, William McGregor Paxton Fine Art Print
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The Front Parlor, William McGregor Paxton Fine Art Print
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Nonchalance, William McGregor Paxton Fine Art Print
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The House Maid, William McGregor Paxton Fine Art Print
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Glow of Gold, Gleam of Pearl, William McGregor Paxton Fine Art Print
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Jean-François Raffaëlli Print, La Maison Rose, Bord De L’Oise
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Jean-François Raffaëlli Print, Elegant on Boulevard des Italiens Paris
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Jean-François Raffaëlli Print, Man Having Just Painted His Fence
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Jean-François Raffaëlli Print, Allée D’arbres Aux Champs-Elysées
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Jean-François Raffaëlli Print, Afternoon Tea (c. 1880)
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Jean-François Raffaëlli Print, Two Washerwomen Crossing a Park, Paris
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Jean-François Raffaëlli Print, The Three Railwaymen
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Jean-François Raffaëlli Print, The Champs-Élysées
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Jean-François Raffaëlli Print, Still Life with Flowers and Grapes
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Jean-François Raffaëlli Print, Saint-Germain-des-Pres
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Jean-François Raffaëlli Print, Princess Street, Edinburgh
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Jean-François Raffaëlli Print, Place St. Sulpice, Paris
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Jean-François Raffaëlli Print, Little girls walking on the Place du Louvre
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Jean-François Raffaëlli Print, Fishermen of Scotland (1893)
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Jean-François Raffaëlli Print, Banks of the Seine; the sunny road
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Jean-François Raffaëlli Print, Autumn in Paris
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Renoir Print, Young Girls (1877)
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Renoir Print, Woman with a Parasol in a Garden (1875)
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Renoir Print, Woman with a Cat (c. 1875)
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Renoir Print, Woman at the Piano (1875)
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William McGregor Paxton, an American painter of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, was a master of light and atmosphere, celebrated for his refined portrayals of domestic interiors and elegantly poised figures. Born in 1869 in Baltimore, Maryland, Paxton showed an early affinity for art and pursued formal training at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, under the tutelage of Joseph DeCamp. His studies continued in Paris at the Académie Julian, where he absorbed the principles of French academic painting and honed his meticulous technique. Paxton is most closely associated with the Boston School, a group of artists who blended academic precision with Impressionistic attention to light and color. His works are characterized by their serene compositions, where figures—often women—are depicted in quiet, contemplative moments. He had a remarkable ability to capture the interplay between light and texture, whether it was the gleam of sunlight on polished furniture or the delicate transparency of lace curtains. This careful orchestration of elements created a sense of intimacy and timelessness in his paintings. One of Paxton’s significant contributions to American art was his exploration of the “binocular vision” technique, a method of rendering objects as they appear when seen through both eyes. This approach allowed him to achieve an extraordinary depth and subtlety in his work, drawing viewers into his tranquil scenes. His masterpiece The Tea Leaves exemplifies this style, presenting two women engaged in a quiet ritual that is at once mundane and profound. The soft diffusion of light across the room amplifies the emotional resonance of the scene, inviting the viewer into its intimate world. Paxton’s career was marked by critical acclaim and numerous exhibitions, and he became a prominent teacher at the Boston Museum School. Despite the popularity of modernist movements during his later years, he remained steadfast in his dedication to classical ideals and technical mastery. Paxton’s art offers a window into an idealized world of beauty and grace, where the fleeting quality of light echoes the transient nature of life itself. Through his paintings, he continues to enchant viewers with his ability to elevate the everyday into the extraordinary.