American, 1864–1940
Charles Herbert Woodbury was an American painter, printmaker, and teacher, known for his contributions to the American Impressionist movement. He was born on February 24, 1864, in Lynn, Massachusetts, and died on January 12, 1940, in Ogunquit, Maine. Woodbury studied at the Massachusetts Normal Art School and later at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. He also studied in Paris under notable artists such as Jean-Paul Laurens and Gustave Courtois. Throughout his career, Woodbury became recognized for his landscape paintings, particularly those depicting coastal scenes and the New England countryside. His work is characterized by a vibrant use of color and light, reflecting the Impressionist style. Woodbury was also a dedicated educator, founding the Woodbury School of Art in Ogunquit, where he taught many aspiring artists. His significance lies in his role in promoting Impressionism in America and his influence on subsequent generations of artists.
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