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Dennis Sheehan Art

American, b. 1950
Dennis Sheehan was born in Boston in 1950. He has works in major public and private collections including the White House. Sheehan paints in the Barbizon mode with adherence to his 19th century precursors. In the tradition of the tonalist* painters, Sheehan creates landscapes of mood, affected by nature's changing seasons. "Today, in a cultural firmament that has been defined as Postmodern, a new generation of American painters is returning to the old landscape seeking a renewed vision. The cultural strategies that they employ are as diverse as any from the past; in most cases, these painters consciously strive to enter into a dialogue with the history of the White Mountains art. Their work, grounded in a sophisticated appreciation of what has come before, is in many cases deliberately discursive with a tradition that has been all but erased twice by historical and cultural forces." The contemporary work of Dennis Sheehan, for example, affords a great nineteenth-century-predecessor George Inness. Like Inness, whose influence is consciously acknowledged, Sheehan employs the dark palette and thickly pigmented surfaces of the French Barbizon School*. Maintaining a muted tonalist chromatic scheme, Sheehan, like Inness before him, has temerity to eschew picturesque scenery-his Conway Meadows avoids any reference to the traditional climax view of Mount Washington—in the interest of evoking atmospherics* and the appearance of the natural world as it is observed. Optical truth combined with poetic resonance—the search for some ineffable quality of nature beyond words -constitutes the probity of his art. Yet, also like Inness, Sheehan's paintings are produced in the studio. His work is the product of the conscious distillation of prior imagery ranging from the American Barbizon to the abstractions of Franz Kline. For all of the references to history—and there are multiple—there is no mistaking the artist's debt to the more recent past. Without the legacy of action painting, Sheehan's art would be less forceful and evocative than it is." Source: Guild of Boston Artists
(Biography provided by The Benjaman Gallery)
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Artist: Dennis Sheehan
"Surf Spray" American Impressionist New England Coastal Sunset Seascape Painting
By Dennis Sheehan
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nicely painted impressionist beach scene by Dennis Sheehan (b.1950). Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed.
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2010s Impressionist Dennis Sheehan Art

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Canvas, Oil

Dennis Sheehan, "Changing Seasons" 12x12 Autumn Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas
By Dennis Sheehan
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This piece, "Changing Seasons", by artist Dennis Sheehan is a 12x12 oil painting on canvas featuring a marshy green landscape in hazy autumn light. Changing foliage highlights the trees in colors of rusted reds and ochres, reflecting in the water below. About the artist: Dennis Sheehan's work is often described as reminiscent of the great masters of the Barbizon School, in France in the 19th century, and the American Tonalist. Born in Boston in 1950, he has works in major public and private collections, including the White House. His work has been featured in many publications including the featured cover of American Artist. Dennis Sheehan received his training in the best traditions of the Boston School, studying at the Vesper George School of Art and the Montserrat School of Visual Art. He also studied with two of R.H. Gammell's former students, Robert Cormier...
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2010s Tonalist Dennis Sheehan Art

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Canvas, Oil

Dennis Sheehan, "Evening Prelude", Moody Sunset Tonalist Landscape Oil Painting
By Dennis Sheehan
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This piece, "Evening Prelude", by artist Dennis Sheehan is a 14x18 oil painting on canvas featuring a marshy green landscape at dusk. This moody painting shows tree line at the horiz...
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2010s Tonalist Dennis Sheehan Art

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Canvas, Oil

Dennis Sheehan, "Winter's Warmth", Tonalist Landscape Mountain Tree Oil Painting
By Dennis Sheehan
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This piece, "Winter's Warmth", by artist Dennis Sheehan is a 12x12 oil painting on canvas featuring a traditional snowy landscape just before dusk. Warm afternoon light surrounds fol...
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2010s Tonalist Dennis Sheehan Art

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Canvas, Oil

Dennis Sheehan, "Glowing Hedgerow", Moody Tonalist Landscape Oil Painting
By Dennis Sheehan
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This piece, "Glowing Hedgerow", by artist Dennis Sheehan is a 18x24 oil painting on canvas featuring a marshy green landscape at dusk. This moody painting shows tree line at the hori...
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2010s Tonalist Dennis Sheehan Art

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Canvas, Oil

Dennis Sheehan, "August Afternoon", Tonalist Landscape Tree Oil Painting
By Dennis Sheehan
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This piece, "August Afternoon", by artist Dennis Sheehan is a 12x12 oil painting on canvas featuring a traditional marshy green landscape just before dusk. Cool afternoon light surro...
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2010s Tonalist Dennis Sheehan Art

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Oil, Canvas

Dennis Sheehan, "Mid Fall" 12x12 Tonalist Tree Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas
By Dennis Sheehan
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This piece, "Mid Fall", by artist Dennis Sheehan is a 12x12 oil painting on canvas featuring a daytime landscape setting during autumn. Tree leaves are deep reds, purple, oranges an...
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2010s Tonalist Dennis Sheehan Art

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Canvas, Oil

Dennis Sheehan, "Across the Marsh", 18x24 Tonalist Landscape Oil Painting
By Dennis Sheehan
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This piece, "Across the Marsh", by artist Dennis Sheehan is a 18x24 oil painting on canvas featuring a marshy green landscape at dusk. This moody painting shows tree line at the hori...
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2010s Tonalist Dennis Sheehan Art

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Oil, Canvas

Dennis Sheehan, "Autumn Afternoon", 18x30 Dusk Landscape Oil Painting
By Dennis Sheehan
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This piece, "Autumn Afternoon", by artist Dennis Sheehan is a 18x30 oil painting on canvas featuring a landscape at dusk. Remaining light from the setting sun burns the sky in a pink...
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2010s Tonalist Dennis Sheehan Art

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Canvas, Oil

Dennis Sheehan, "Winter Dusk", 16x20 Snowy Landscape Tonalist Oil Painting
By Dennis Sheehan
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This piece, "Winter Dusk", is a 16x20 winter landscape oil painting on canvas by artist Dennis Sheehan. Featured is view over a snow covered marshland during the evening hours. The w...
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2010s Tonalist Dennis Sheehan Art

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Canvas, Oil

"Glade at Dusk" Traditional Landscape Waterscape Framed Oil on Canvas Painting
By Dennis Sheehan
Located in Baltimore, MD
"Glade at Dusk" is an oil painting on canvas by Dennis Sheehan, depicting a marshy landscape at sunset. The artist's use of soft brush strokes evoke a hazy horizon, a moment of reflected glow perfectly captured in this dreamy glade. This piece is finished in a custom frame with gold detailing and fluted black interior. Pricing includes the pictured frame. Unframed dimensions are 30 x 30 inches. About the artist: Dennis Sheehan is the second of four boys in his family, and is the only one who has an interest in the arts. Realizing his young son had a passion for art, Sheehan’s father would take him to museums and art shows. Sheehan’s more practical mother hoped he might choose to go into business or law. Once she was convinced that Sheehan was adamant about pursuing a career in art, both of his parents were very supportive. After high school, Sheehan spent the next four years at Vesper George School of Art, in the Boston area, where he studied under Robert Hunter...
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2010s Contemporary Dennis Sheehan Art

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Canvas, Paint, Oil

"Quiet Splendor" Traditional Landscape Waterscape Framed Oil on Canvas Painting
By Dennis Sheehan
Located in Baltimore, MD
"Quiet Splendor" is an oil painting on canvas by Dennis Sheehan, depicting a marshy landscape at dusk or dawn. The artist's use of soft brush strokes evoke a hazy horizon, a moment of reflected glow perfectly captured in this dreamy glade. This piece is finished in a custom stacked frame with marbled wooden exterior and metallic scrollwork along the frame's interior. Pricing includes the pictured frame. Unframed dimensions are 30 X 40 inches. About the artist: Dennis Sheehan is the second of four boys in his family, and is the only one who has an interest in the arts. Realizing his young son had a passion for art, Sheehan’s father would take him to museums and art shows. Sheehan’s more practical mother hoped he might choose to go into business or law. Once she was convinced that Sheehan was adamant about pursuing a career in art, both of his parents were very supportive. After high school, Sheehan spent the next four years at Vesper George School of Art, in the Boston area, where he studied under Robert...
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2010s Contemporary Dennis Sheehan Art

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Canvas, Paint, Oil

"Wandering Stream" Traditional Landscape Oil on Canvas Painting with Frame
By Dennis Sheehan
Located in Baltimore, MD
"Wandering Stream" is an oil painting on canvas by Dennis Sheehan, depicting a marshy landscape at dusk. The artist's use of soft brush strokes evoke a hazy horizon, a moment of reflected glow perfectly captured in this dreamy glade. This piece is finished in a textured gold cap frame. Pricing includes the pictured frame. Unframed dimensions are 25 x 40 inches. About the artist: Dennis Sheehan is the second of four boys in his family, and is the only one who has an interest in the arts. Realizing his young son had a passion for art, Sheehan’s father would take him to museums and art shows. Sheehan’s more practical mother hoped he might choose to go into business or law. Once she was convinced that Sheehan was adamant about pursuing a career in art, both of his parents were very supportive. After high school, Sheehan spent the next four years at Vesper George School of Art, in the Boston area, where he studied under Robert Hunter...
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2010s Contemporary Dennis Sheehan Art

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Canvas, Paint, Oil

"Resplendent Meadow" Traditional Marsh Landscape Oil on Canvas with Frame
By Dennis Sheehan
Located in Baltimore, MD
"Resplendent Meadow" is an oil painting on canvas by Dennis Sheehan, depicting a marshy landscape with the soft glow of dawn or dusk. The artist's use of soft brush strokes evoke a hazy horizon, a moment of reflected glow perfectly captured in this dreamy glade. This piece is finished in a gold cap frame. Pricing includes the pictured frame. Unframed dimensions are 24 x 48 inches. About the artist: Dennis Sheehan is the second of four boys in his family, and is the only one who has an interest in the arts. Realizing his young son had a passion for art, Sheehan’s father would take him to museums and art shows. Sheehan’s more practical mother hoped he might choose to go into business or law. Once she was convinced that Sheehan was adamant about pursuing a career in art, both of his parents were very supportive. After high school, Sheehan spent the next four years at Vesper George School of Art, in the Boston area, where he studied under Robert Hunter...
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2010s Contemporary Dennis Sheehan Art

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Canvas, Paint, Oil

"Tranquility at Sunset" Realistic Oil Painting Landscape at Sunset
By Dennis Sheehan
Located in Baltimore, MD
Sheehan studied under George Gabin, who paints in a tight and traditional style. There, he learned the technique of American Tonalism, the contrast b...
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2010s Dennis Sheehan Art

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Canvas, Oil

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Dennis Sheehan, "Harvest Squall", 12x12 Autumn Tree Landscape Oil Painting
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Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
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Dennis Sheehan, "Last Light", Moody Sunset Tonalist Landscape Oil Painting
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"Tranquility at Sunset" Realistic Oil Painting Landscape at Sunset
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Located in Baltimore, MD
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"Coast at Daybreak" Realistic Beach Scene at Early Morning
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"Halcyon Glade" Realistic Oil Painting Landscape at Sunset
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Dennis Sheehan, "Days End", 14x30 Dusk Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas
By Dennis Sheehan
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This piece, "Days End", by artist Dennis Sheehan is a 14x30 oil painting on canvas featuring a landscape at dusk. Light from the moon glows through a hazy sky, silhouetting the trees...
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Last Light
By Dennis Sheehan
Located in Baltimore, MD
This piece is framed. The unframed dimensions are 12 x 12 inches. Sheehan studied under George Gabin, who paints in a tight and traditional style. There, he learned the technique of...
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Frozen Sunset
By Dennis Sheehan
Located in Baltimore, MD
This piece is framed. The unframed dimensions are 10 x 10 inches. Sheehan studied under George Gabin, who paints in a tight and traditional style. There, he learned the technique of...
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Winter's Pond
By Dennis Sheehan
Located in Baltimore, MD
This piece is framed. The unframed dimensions are 10 x 10 inches. Sheehan studied under George Gabin, who paints in a tight and traditional style. There, he learned the technique of...
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