William Posey Silva

William Posey Silva

American · 1859–1948 · Painter

William Posey Silva (1859–1948) was an early 20th century American painter noted for atmospheric landscapes painted in a lyrical impressionist style. His work is associated… (Wikipedia)

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  1. William Posey Silva, Springtime in Runnymede, South Carolina, oil on canvasSpringtime in Runnymede, South CarolinaBonhams · $100,000≈ £65,432≈ €91,516Sign up to see
  2. William Posey Silva, Santa Monica (View to the Coast), 1928, oil on canvasSanta Monica (View to the Coast)Bonhams · $38,188≈ £21,593≈ €32,023Sign up to see
  3. William Posey Silva, Calm Before the Storm, Garden of Dreams (No. 37), oil on canvasCalm Before the Storm, Garden of Dreams (No. 37)Bonhams · $32,863≈ £18,844≈ €27,161Sign up to see

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William Posey Silva (1859–1948) was an early 20th century American painter noted for atmospheric landscapes painted in a lyrical impressionist style. His work is associated with the Charleston Renaissance and with the art colony in Carmel, California, where he lived for thirty-six years.

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Born 1859Died 1948Occupation PainterWikidata Q24579278 ↗

Also known as W. P. Silva

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