William Lamb Picknell

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William Lamb Picknell (October 23, 1853 – August 8, 1897) was a United States painter of landscapes, coastal views, and figure genres, known for his rapid painting style. He was born in Hinesburg, Vermont and died in Marblehead, Massachusetts.

Contents 1 Notable works 2 Studies 3 Honors 4 Further reading 5 References

[edit] Notable works

• The Road to Concarneau 1880, Corcoran Gallery
• Lobster Fisherman 1882
• Lande de Kerran, Finistere 1877
• Morning on the Loing at Moret ca. 1895
• Banks of the Loing ca. 1895

[edit] Studies

• George Inness, Rome
• Robert Wylie, Brittany
• Jean-Léon Gérôme, École des Beaux-Arts, Paris

[edit] Honors

• Honorable Mention, Paris Salon, 1880 (The Road to Concarneau)
• Member, Society of American Artists
• Associate, National Academy of Design
• Member, Society of British Artists

[edit] Further reading

• Lauren Rabb (1991). William Lamb Picknell, 1853–1897. New York: Hollis Taggart Galleries. 

[edit] References

• DICTIONARY OF AMERICAN PAINTERS
• The AMICO Library
• Cincinnati Art Galleries