American, 1856–1897
William Lamb Picknell was an American painter known for his landscapes and genre scenes. He is recognized for his contributions to the American Impressionist movement and his ability to capture light and atmosphere in his works. Picknell was born on June 24, 1856, in Boston, Massachusetts. He studied at the Massachusetts Normal Art School and later at the Académie Julian in Paris, where he was influenced by the techniques of French Impressionism. Throughout his career, Picknell exhibited extensively in the United States and Europe, gaining recognition for his ability to depict the changing effects of light in nature. His major works include 'The Harvest' and 'The Evening Glow.' Picknell's style is characterized by vibrant colors and loose brushwork, which reflect the influence of both Impressionism and the Barbizon school. He passed away on March 4, 1938, in the same city where he was born, leaving behind a legacy as a significant figure in American art during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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