Benjamin Champney

Blue Heron Fine Art

Buys & Sells 19th and early 20th Century American Paintings
By This And Many Other Artists.
Highest Prices Paid. Signed works only. Confidential and Prompt Reply.
Call 1-781-383-3210

Benjamin Champney, American. 1817-1907. Benjamin Champney was born in New Hampshire and began his career as a lithographer in Boston, but became a renowned landscape, portrait and floral painter. Benjamin Champney was encouraged early on by the highly acclaimed painter Washington Allston, who persuaded him to study in Europe. In 1841, Champney took the first of numerous European trips, which usually included Italy and Paris. These early travels inspired him to paint landscapes. Benjamin Champney's landscape subjects were usually the North Conway region of New Hampshire. Champney's method was to combine detail with panorama. He spent many summers sketching in the White Mountains and the remainder of the year in his studio doing oil paintings from his sketches. Many of his floral works were directly from nature. Champney was also appreciated for his encouragement of aspiring artists, and in North Conway taught many classes applying Hudson River School painting techniques to the New Hampshire landscape. He was also a founder of the Boston Art Club and exhibited widely in Boston and New York. His autobiography is titled: "Sixty Years' Memories of Art and Artists". Catherine Campbell lists Champney's paintings extensively in the authoritative dictionary of New Hampshire artists "New Hampshire Scenery". On exhibit: "Autumn Landscape". Signed lower left. Oil on canvas 14" x 19". Price   $

A fine art gallery of American paintings from the 19th and early 20th century by listed artists.
Our online gallery features selections from our inventory of landscape paintings, portrait paintings and marine art.



63 Nichols Road, Cohasset, Massachusetts  02025    Phone: (781) 383-3210
Gallery Hours: By Appointment          Email us at info@blueheronfa.com