Ernest Lawson paintings

Ernest Lawson Prints

Ernest Lawson was a Canadian-born American artist known for his vibrant landscapes and cityscapes. Associated with the Ashcan School, his distinctive style emphasized color, light, and movement. His works, celebrated in his lifetime, have recently been rediscovered for their contribution to American modernism and their emotional depth.

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Windy Day, Bronx River, Ernest Lawson Fine Art Print
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View of the Bridge, Ernest Lawson Fine Art Print
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Twilight in Spain, Ernest Lawson Fine Art Print
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The Pond and Gapstow Bridge, New York City, Ernest Lawson Fine Art Print
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Sunlight on the Harlem River, Ernest Lawson Fine Art Print
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Spring Landscape, Ernest Lawson Fine Art Print
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Spring Night, Harlem River, Ernest Lawson Fine Art Print
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Spring Morning, Ernest Lawson Fine Art Print
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River Landscape, Ernest Lawson Fine Art Print
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Road Down the Palisades, Ernest Lawson Fine Art Print
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New England Birch Trees, Ernest Lawson Fine Art Print
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May in the Mountains, Ernest Lawson Fine Art Print
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Ice in the River, Ernest Lawson Fine Art Print
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High Bridge, Early Moon, Ernest Lawson Fine Art Print
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Harlem River Winter Scene, Ernest Lawson Fine Art Print
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Gold Mining, Cripple Creek, Ernest Lawson Fine Art Print
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Country Farmhouse, Ernest Lawson Fine Art Print
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City Suburbs, Ernest Lawson Fine Art Print
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By The River, Ernest Lawson Fine Art Print
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Beech Trees, Ernest Lawson Fine Art Print
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Approaching Storm, Ernest Lawson Fine Art Print
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An Abandoned Farm, Ernest Lawson Fine Art Print
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August Babberger Print, Paar (1933)
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August Babberger Print, Women in the countryside (1931)
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August Babberger Print, Two female groups
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August Babberger Print, Stampa, Bergell (1911)
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August Babberger Print, Mountainscape
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August Babberger Print, Landscape with Reclining Hiker
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August Babberger Print, Landscape (1932)
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August Babberger Print, Herd of Cows in the High Mountains (1926)
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August Babberger Print, Boy's Head 'Walter' (1908)
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August Babberger Print, Grosser Engel (1933)
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August Babberger Print, Gray mountain landscape
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August Babberger Print, Mountain Landscape with red sky
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August Babberger Print, Mountain Stream (1932)
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August Babberger Print, Flowers by the stream (1922)
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August Babberger Print, Festival of youth, two women
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August Babberger Print, The Scheerhorn in the Snow and the Griesstock
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August Babberger Print, Flowers on the Mountain (1921)
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August Babberger Print, Blumen (1932)
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August Babberger Print, Blumen (1906)
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August Babberger Print, Rain clouds over Balmalp
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Ernest Lawson was an American artist whose evocative landscapes captured the changing moods of nature with vibrant color and dynamic brushwork. Born in 1873 in Canada, he later moved to the United States, where he found inspiration in the streets of New York City, the rolling countryside of New England, and the ever-changing sky. Lawson was deeply connected to the Ashcan School, a movement that sought to portray everyday life with raw, unidealized realism, but his approach set him apart with a more impressionistic style that emphasized the play of light and atmosphere. Lawson's work was marked by a keen sensitivity to color, which he used to convey emotion as much as to depict the natural world. Whether painting urban scenes of New York or serene rural landscapes, he brought an intensity to the light, the mood, and the textures of his subjects. His depictions of the city, particularly along the Harlem River, showcase his ability to capture movement, the reflective quality of water, and the energy of modern life, all with a unique, painterly quality. Lawson’s brushwork was vigorous and expressive, yet controlled enough to render the distinct textures of buildings, trees, and skies. He created a sense of depth and rhythm in his paintings, often layering colors and creating a sense of immediacy that made the viewer feel as though they were witnessing a fleeting moment in time. His passion for color and light led him to experiment with various techniques, making him a key figure in the development of modern American landscape painting. Lawson's work was widely exhibited and celebrated during his lifetime, and he became a member of the National Academy of Design. Yet, despite his success, his reputation waned after his death in 1939. Only in recent years has his work been rediscovered and recognized for its significance in the broader context of American art history. Lawson’s legacy remains a testament to the power of color and the artist’s ability to capture fleeting moments in time. His landscapes and cityscapes continue to speak to a modern sensibility, reminding us of the energy and beauty in the everyday world.