Edmund C. Tarbell

Edmund Charles Tarbell was an American painter born on April 26, 1862, in West Groton, Massachusetts, and he passed away on August 1, 1938, in New Castle, New Hampshire. He was a prominent figure in the American Impressionist movement and a leading member of the Boston School, which emphasized a blend of Impressionist techniques with academic realism. Tarbell's work is noted for its refined use of light and color, often depicting domestic interiors and portraits with a serene and contemplative quality. He studied at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and later at the Académie Julian in Paris, which significantly influenced his artistic development. Tarbell's impact on American art extended beyond his paintings, as he also served as an influential educator, teaching at the Museum School in Boston and later at the Corcoran School of Art in Washington, D.C. His contributions to American Impressionism and art education have left a lasting legacy in the art world.