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John W. Bentley (1880-1951)


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Born in Paterson, NJ on Jan. 3, 1880. Bentley was a pupil of George Bridgman, Frank V. DuMond, and Robert Henri. While based in Woodstock, NY, he made trips to California where he painted on the Monterey Peninsula, the Santa Barbara area and at Mission Capistrano.

His work is impressionistic in style and often depicts the rural New York State countryside. His California paintings utilize a 'blocky' brushstoke and high keyed colors, often pinks and blues. He titled most of his paintings verso and his signature is in a deep black pigment, occasionally in a red pigment.

Exhibited: Buffalo AA, 1921 (prize); Stendahl Gallery (LA), 1923; Calif. State Fair, 1924 (prize); Ridgewood AA, 1940 (prize). His works are held in: Kingston (NY) City Hall and High School; Dutch Reformed School (Woodstock).

We are looking for examples of his work and encourage owners to submit photos and descriptions to us for an evaluation. 


Source:
Edan Hughes, "Artists in California, 1786-1940"
Los Angeles Times, 8-19-1923; Who's Who in American Art 1936-53.

John Bentley (1889-1951) Moonlight O/B, 7" x 10", signed lower right    Private Collection

John William Bentley (1989-1951) New England Winter, O/C, 25" x 30"    Private Collection

John W. Bentley (1889-1951) Upstate NY Village O/B, 8" x 10", signed     Private Collection

John W. Bentley (1880-1951) Woodstock, New York O/B, 16" x 20"   Private Collection

A typical signature

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