early life and training
charles salis kaelin, an american post-impressionist painter, was born on december 19, 1858, in cincinnati, ohio. his early life was marked by a passion for art, which led him to study under
john henry twachtman between 1876 and 1879. this foundational training laid the groundwork for his future artistic endeavors.
career highlights
kaelin's work is characterized by its emphasis on nature, with a focus on marine and forest scenes. he was one of the earliest american exponents of divisionism, a style that emphasizes the separation of elements within a composition. in 1916, he settled in rockport, massachusetts, where he painted landscapes and ships, earning him the nickname "the hermit painter."
notable exhibitions and collections
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cincinnati art museum: kaelin's work was frequently displayed at this museum throughout his career. *
gallery-on-the-moors in gloucester,
boston art club, and
pennsylvania academy of the fine arts in philadelphia: these institutions showcased kaelin's work after his move to rockport. * a memorial exhibition was organized in 1930 at traxel's galleries in cincinnati, a testament to his enduring legacy.
artistic style and influences
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post-impressionism: kaelin's work is characterized by its departure from traditional impressionist techniques, focusing on capturing the essence of nature. * divisionism: this style, which emphasizes the separation of elements within a composition, is evident in kaelin's marine and forest scenes.
legacy
examples of charles kaelin's work can be found in many public and private collections, including museums and the
achenbach foundation for graphic arts and
itt corporation, new york. his contributions to american post-impressionism continue to inspire artists and art enthusiasts alike.
references
* entry in artists in ohio, by mary sayre haverstock, jeannette mahoney vance, et al. (on google books) * getty union list of artist names * wikipedia:
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