Fine Art
Arthur Quartley

Arthur Quartley

American, 1839–1888

Arthur Quartley was an American landscape painter known for his depictions of coastal scenes and marine subjects. He was born in 1839 in New York City and became a prominent figure in the American art scene during the late 19th century. Quartley studied at the National Academy of Design and later in Europe, where he was influenced by the Barbizon school and the Impressionists. He is recognized for his ability to capture the effects of light and atmosphere in his works. Quartley's major works include 'The Coast of Maine' and 'The Fisherman's Return.' His style is characterized by a blend of realism and impressionism, focusing on natural landscapes and seascapes. Quartley passed away in 1888, leaving a legacy as a significant contributor to American landscape painting.

13 artworks

Marine scene at dawn, oil painting by Arthur Quartley

Morning Off Marblehead

Arthur Quartley

On the Hudson by Arthur Quartley, oil on canvas depicting gentle waves and sunlight on the river.

On the Hudson

Arthur Quartley

A serene coastal scene with boats on the shore and distant sails under a luminous sky.

Sailing along the shore

Arthur Quartley

A vast, pale sky dominates the canvas, with ships emerging from the mist and figures working at their bows.

Off Cape Cod

Arthur Quartley

Coast of Holland by Arthur Quartley, oil painting depicting a serene marine landscape

Coast of Holland

Arthur Quartley

A golden sailboat on the Hudson River, reflecting in the water with distant ships and a pale sky.

Sailboats on the Hudson

Arthur Quartley

Marine scene with shimmering waters by Arthur Quartley, oil painting

North River Pierhead

Arthur Quartley

A turbulent sea with boats struggling against the waves under a dramatic sky.

At Sea

Arthur Quartley

A coastal landscape featuring Indian Rock, a blue sky, and small boats on Narragansett Bay.

Indian Rock, Narragansett Bay

Arthur Quartley

A dramatic marine scene with ships navigating a turbulent sea under a stormy sky.

On the High Seas

Arthur Quartley

A coastal scene depicting men in small boats navigating turbulent waters with a distant town shrouded in atmospheric haze.

A coastal scene with men piloting boats on a turbulent sea and a town in the distance

Arthur Quartley

Fishing boats with sails catching the afternoon light, crews working on nets, and a small rowboat in a serene sea.

Fishing Boats Hauling in the Nets

Arthur Quartley

Calm Morning, Boar’s Head, New Hampshire by Arthur Quartley, oil on canvas depicting gentle waves and early light.

Calm Morning, Boar’s Head, New Hampshire

Arthur Quartley