Edmund C. TARBELL (1862-1938) ✿

Edmund C. Tarbell (1862-1938) was one of the major American Impressionist painters and a pioneer of the “Boston School.” His works are known for their rich hues that emphasize light, tone, and delicate brushwork. During his career, Tarbell received portrait commissions from some of the wealthiest and most powerful men of his day, including Henry Clay Frick, Frederick Prince, Yale University President Timothy Dwight, and presidents Woodrow Wilson, Calvin Coolidge, and Herbert Hoover. Tarbell left a cohesive and vibrant legacy through his work and through his teaching at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.