I happened to come across these two paintings listed in a
Skinner's auction catalog. The
paintings, while pleasant and competent, might not seem that striking. The name
of the artist, Edward Darley Boit, may not immediately ring a bell with most
people.
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| Lot 1016: Edward Darley Boit (American, 1842-1916) Hillside Landscape |
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| Lot 1362: Edward Darley Boit (American, 1840-1915) Villa, San Remo |
What makes them of interest is the connection the artist has
to a very well known painting, possibly the most famous painting in Boston
Museum of Fine Arts. Yes, those are his daughters in the famous Sargent painting.
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| The Daughters of Edward
Darley Boit (1882) John Singer Sargent (American, 1856–1925) |
