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          Charles Webster Hawthorne Most Popular Paintings

          The 25 artworks by Charles Webster Hawthorne our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

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          Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Charles Webster Hawthorne · 1872 – 1930

          The Red Bow

          View the most popular artwork of Charles Webster Hawthorne ranked #1: The Red Bow
          1902 · Brooklyn Museum, New York City

          Discover "The Red Bow" by Charles Webster Hawthorne – a captivating Post-Impressionist portrait of a woman in rich greens & reds. Explore its textured impasto & evocative style.

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          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 1 of 114 artworks by Charles Webster Hawthorne
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          The Red Dress

          View the most popular artwork of Charles Webster Hawthorne ranked #2: The Red Dress
          1915

          Experience Charles Webster Hawthorne’s ‘The Red Dress,’ a captivating 1915 oil painting featuring two women in harmonious red attire against a serene blue sky, showcasing the Luminist style and inviting you to discover this timeless masterpiece.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 2 of 114 artworks by Charles Webster Hawthorne
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          Spring Maiden

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          1925 · High Museum of Art, Atlanta

          Discover "Spring Maiden" by Charles Webster Hawthorne – a captivating portrait of a young woman holding a flower. Explore the Luminist's masterful technique and evocative style, inspired by New England’s beauty.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 3 of 114 artworks by Charles Webster Hawthorne
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          The Story (also known as Pleasures of the Table)

          View the most popular artwork of Charles Webster Hawthorne ranked #4: The Story (also known as Pleasures of the Table)
          1898 · Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington, D.C.

          Charles Webster Hawthorne’s "The Story" captures Luminist beauty with its velvety smooth oil painting of two men enjoying a lavish table scene in 1898. Explore this masterful depiction of conviviality and timeless elegance – perfect for your art collection.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 4 of 114 artworks by Charles Webster Hawthorne
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          Refining Oil

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          1910 · Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit

          Explore Charles Webster Hawthorne’s ‘Refining Oil,’ a masterful Impressionist portrait capturing collaboration and light on the Maine coast. Discover more about Hawthorne's Luminist style and iconic landscapes at ArtsDot.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 5 of 114 artworks by Charles Webster Hawthorne
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          His First Voyage

          View the most popular artwork of Charles Webster Hawthorne ranked #6: His First Voyage
          1915

          Charles Webster Hawthorne's 'His First Voyage' (1915) captures a poignant moment of youth and potential, showcasing the artist’s skill with light and expression.

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          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 6 of 114 artworks by Charles Webster Hawthorne
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          Albin Polasek, Sculptor

          View the most popular artwork of Charles Webster Hawthorne ranked #7: Albin Polasek, Sculptor
          1917 · Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago

          This somber oil portrait by Charles Webster Hawthorne captures a sculptor at work. Discover the essence of artistic creation today.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 7 of 114 artworks by Charles Webster Hawthorne
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          The Fish and the Man

          View the most popular artwork of Charles Webster Hawthorne ranked #8: The Fish and the Man
          1925 · Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas

          This 1925 oil painting by Charles Webster Hawthorne shows a man with a large fish. Discover this powerful work of American Realism today.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 8 of 114 artworks by Charles Webster Hawthorne
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          Fisher Children

          View the most popular artwork of Charles Webster Hawthorne ranked #9: Fisher Children
          1902 · Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C. · original 75.88 x 61.28cm

          This expressive oil painting by Charles Webster Hawthorne captures two children with a fresh catch. Discover this timeless masterpiece today.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 9 of 114 artworks by Charles Webster Hawthorne
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          A Study in White

          View the most popular artwork of Charles Webster Hawthorne ranked #10: A Study in White
          1900 · Reading Public Museum, Reading

          Hawthorne championed plein air painting and influenced generations with his tonal style and dedication to capturing light and atmosphere. The painting reflects the aesthetic ideals of Luminism.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 10 of 114 artworks by Charles Webster Hawthorne
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          The Fisherman's Daughter

          View the most popular artwork of Charles Webster Hawthorne ranked #11: The Fisherman's Daughter
          1912

          Capture the serene light of this 1912 Impressionist-style scene by Charles Webster Hawthorne, featuring a woman on a boat with vibrant flowers; discover your masterpiece today.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 11 of 114 artworks by Charles Webster Hawthorne
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          Early Moonrise: Portrait of Miss Wilson

          View the most popular artwork of Charles Webster Hawthorne ranked #12: Early Moonrise: Portrait of Miss Wilson
          1927

          Experience the serene mood of Charles Webster Hawthorne's 1927 portrait, capturing a woman in red on a moonlit beach; discover this timeless piece today.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 12 of 114 artworks by Charles Webster Hawthorne
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          Constance La Boiteaux

          View the most popular artwork of Charles Webster Hawthorne ranked #13: Constance La Boiteaux
          1919 · Reading Public Museum, Reading
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 13 of 114 artworks by Charles Webster Hawthorne
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          Highland Lighthouse

          View the most popular artwork of Charles Webster Hawthorne ranked #14: Highland Lighthouse
          1925 · Brooklyn Museum, New York City

          Experience the serene beauty of Charles Webster Hawthorne’s Highland Lighthouse – a masterful oil painting capturing Maine's coastline and illuminated by atmospheric light. Explore reproductions at ArtsDot.com!

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 14 of 114 artworks by Charles Webster Hawthorne
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          The Lovers

          View the most popular artwork of Charles Webster Hawthorne ranked #15: The Lovers
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          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 15 of 114 artworks by Charles Webster Hawthorne
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          Waiting

          View the most popular artwork of Charles Webster Hawthorne ranked #16: Waiting

          Explore 'Waiting' by Charles Webster Hawthorne – a poignant 1920s oil portrait of a family in muted tones. Discover realism, subtle emotion & early 20th-century American Impressionism.

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          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 16 of 114 artworks by Charles Webster Hawthorne
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          Clipper Ship Captain

          View the most popular artwork of Charles Webster Hawthorne ranked #17: Clipper Ship Captain
          1921

          A soulful 1921 realism portrait of a seasoned sailor by Charles Webster Hawthorne captures the wisdom of an old captain through rich oil textures, offering a timeless piece for your private collection.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 17 of 114 artworks by Charles Webster Hawthorne
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          Woman in Green (also known as Portrait of Mrs. Crocket)

          View the most popular artwork of Charles Webster Hawthorne ranked #18: Woman in Green (also known as Portrait of Mrs. Crocket)

          Admire 'Woman in Green' by Hawthorne – a stunning American Impressionist portrait of a fashionable woman. Explore its rich colors, elegant style & symbolic details.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 18 of 114 artworks by Charles Webster Hawthorne
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          American Motherhood

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          1922
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          No. 19 of 114 artworks by Charles Webster Hawthorne
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          The Trousseau

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          1910
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          Bertha Davis

          View the most popular artwork of Charles Webster Hawthorne ranked #21: Bertha Davis
          1929 · original 101.6 x 90.1cm
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          The Apprentice

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          1907 · original 64.0 x 51.0cm
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          The Family

          View the most popular artwork of Charles Webster Hawthorne ranked #23: The Family
          1911
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          Girl in White

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          1905 · original 76.2 x 63.5cm
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          No. 24 of 114 artworks by Charles Webster Hawthorne
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          Purple and Green (also known as Portrait of Mrs. Woodruff)

          View the most popular artwork of Charles Webster Hawthorne ranked #25: Purple and Green (also known as Portrait of Mrs. Woodruff)
          1923
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          No. 25 of 114 artworks by Charles Webster Hawthorne
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          The artist

          Charles Webster Hawthorne

          1872 – 1930

          Portrait of Charles Webster Hawthorne
          Quick facts
          • Corpus themesimpressionist light & color, cape cod school influence, hawthorne's tonal values, provincetown coastal scenes, hawthorne's tonal mastery
          • Mediumsoil on canvas
          • Died1930
          • Museums on APSDetroit Institute of Arts, Art Institute of Chicago, Dallas Museum of Art, High Museum of Art, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
          • Color intensitybalanced, monochromatic
          • Top 3 worksThe Red Bow, The Red Dress, Spring Maiden
          • Movementsimpressionism
          • Vibeserene
          Biography

          A Luminist of the New England Coast

          Charles Webster Hawthorne, born in Lodi, Illinois, in 1872, stands as a pivotal figure in American art during a period defined by transition and burgeoning national identity. Though his earliest years unfolded inland, it was the rugged, windswept coastline of Maine—to which his parents returned shortly after his birth—that would indelibly shape his artistic vision. This profound connection to the sea, instilled through childhood experiences with his father’s profession as a ship captain and ice farmer, became a recurring motif throughout his career, informing both subject matter and aesthetic sensibility. Hawthorne's journey toward becoming a celebrated portraitist and genre painter was one of dedicated study, unwavering commitment to capturing the essence of light and form, and an innovative approach to art education that would leave a lasting legacy on American painting. He initially pursued formal training in New York City, balancing the demands of work as an office boy with evening classes at the Art Students League under George de Forest Brush and H. Siddons Mowbray, followed by studies at the National Academy of Design. Crucially, his exposure to William Merritt Chase—first as a student and then as an assistant at Shinnecock Hills—proved transformative, instilling in him a deep appreciation for plein air painting and the expressive potential of brushwork. These formative experiences laid the foundation for Hawthorne’s distinctive style, characterized by its robust handling of paint and luminous tonal qualities.

          The Cape Cod School and a Philosophy of Painting

          Hawthorne's influence extended far beyond his own canvases; he was also an exceptionally influential teacher, driven by a desire to foster genuine artistic vision in others. In 1899, recognizing a need for a dedicated space where artists could immerse themselves in direct observation of nature, he founded the Cape Cod School of Art in Provincetown, Massachusetts. This institution quickly became a haven for aspiring painters, attracting students from across the country and establishing Provincetown as a thriving art colony—a beacon for those seeking an alternative to traditional academic training. Hawthorne’s pedagogical approach was unconventional yet profoundly effective. He emphasized simplifying forms, focusing on tonal values, and capturing the fleeting effects of light – principles deeply rooted in his own artistic practice. His teaching wasn't about imposing a specific technique but rather encouraging students to develop their individual vision through rigorous observation and bold experimentation. He famously urged them to “go out like a savage,” embracing a fresh, uninhibited approach to painting, stripping away preconceived notions and allowing the immediacy of experience to guide their hand. Among his notable pupils was Norman Rockwell, who spent a formative summer studying with Hawthorne, absorbing lessons that would later inform his own iconic American scenes. Bertha Noyes, another prominent student, went on to become a significant figure in the Washington D.C. artistic community. The Cape Cod School of Art flourished under Hawthorne’s guidance for thirty years, leaving an enduring mark on American art education and fostering a generation of artists who valued direct observation and expressive brushwork.

          Capturing Light and Life: Themes and Techniques

          Hawthorne's paintings are immediately recognizable for their vibrant color palettes and masterful handling of light. He frequently depicted scenes from the seaside around Provincetown, portraying fishermen, families, and everyday life with a remarkable sensitivity to atmosphere and character. His portraits, in particular, stand out for their psychological depth and expressive brushwork. He wasn’t interested in mere likeness but rather sought to capture the inner essence of his subjects—their personalities, their stories, their connection to the world around them. He achieved this through careful observation of light and shadow, using tonal variations to model form and create a sense of volume. His technique often involved applying paint with broad, confident strokes, allowing the texture of the canvas to contribute to the overall effect. This approach, influenced by both Chase and the Dutch masters he encountered during his travels—particularly Frans Hals—resulted in paintings that are simultaneously realistic and painterly. Hawthorne’s work also reflects an interest in genre painting, depicting scenes of everyday life with a keen eye for detail and social commentary. He found beauty in the ordinary, elevating humble subjects to the level of art through his skillful execution and empathetic portrayal. His First Voyage, for example, captures a poignant moment of youthful potential, while works like The Red Dress demonstrate his ability to imbue even simple compositions with emotional resonance.

          Legacy and Enduring Influence

          Charles Webster Hawthorne passed away in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1930, leaving behind a rich artistic legacy that continues to resonate today. His wife, Marion Campbell Hawthorne, played a crucial role in preserving his work and ideas by collecting and publishing his writings in the influential book Hawthorne on Painting in 1938. This collection offers invaluable insights into his artistic philosophy and teaching methods, providing a window into the mind of a master painter. His works are now held in prestigious collections such as the Art Institute of Chicago, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, and the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington D.C., ensuring their accessibility to future generations. Hawthorne’s influence can be seen in the work of countless artists who followed him, particularly those associated with the Cape Cod School of Art and the broader American Impressionist movement. He remains a celebrated figure for his luminous paintings, masterful use of oil paint, and enduring commitment to artistic education—a testament to his belief that art should be rooted in direct observation, personal expression, and a deep connection to the natural world.
          • Born: January 8, 1872, Lodi, Illinois
          • Founded Cape Cod School of Art: 1899
          • Died: November 29, 1930, Baltimore, Maryland

          Questions & Answers

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          By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 1, 2026
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