Abbott Fuller Graves (American/Massachusetts, 1859-1936), "Jamaica", oil on canvas, signed lower right, pencil-inscribed "#32610" on stretcher, titled on "Vose Galleries of Boston" label on backing board, 14 in. x 20 1/4 in., framed. Note: An influential Boston painter best known for his floral garden scenes and still lifes, Abbott Fuller Graves combined Realism with Impressionism through thick, impasto brushstrokes and bright, colorful sunlit subjects. In 1884, Graves traveled to Paris and Italy, often working with his good friend and fellow artist Edmund Tarbell. Graves and Tarbell roomed together in Europe, where they both studied still-life painting. Returning to Boston in 1885, Graves became a member of the faculty of the Cowles Art School, where fellow faculty member Childe Hassam and his impressionist style influenced his work. In 1887, Graves returned to Paris where he enrolled at the Académie Julian to study figure painting with Jean Paul Laurens. From 1891 onward, Graves’ paintings would frequently combine his two passions: strong impressionist style and floral garden scenes often featuring female figures in bright sunlight. Graves continued to travel throughout his career, and like many of his contemporaries, he was inspired by the light, color and culture of the Caribbean, as seen in the vibrant work offered here. Ref.: "Biography - Abbott Fuller Graves (1859-1936)." Rehs Galleries, Inc. www.rehs.com Accessed Aug. 1, 2020