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DiaporamaTwo Setters in a Cooling Stream on the Grounds of Overhills, Fayetteville, North Carolina
72.0 x 86.0 cm
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Two Setters in a Cooling Stream on the Grounds of Overhills, Fayetteville, North Carolina
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Artist Biography
Percival Leonard Rosseau: A Painter of Sporting Dogs and Romantic Landscapes
Percival Leonard Rosseau (1859 – 1937) stands as a singular figure in American art history, renowned primarily for his captivating depictions of sporting dogs amidst evocative rural landscapes. Born September 21, 1859, in Pointe Coupé Parish, Louisiana—a region scarred by the Civil War and profoundly impacted by Sherman’s march—Rosseau's early life was marked by tragedy; his father and two older brothers perished during the conflict, leaving him orphaned alongside his sister. Their refuge came from a benevolent slave family who nurtured their upbringing in Kentucky, shaping Rosseau’s formative years with an appreciation for resilience and familial bonds. His artistic education commenced at seventeen, fueled by necessity and ambition—he pursued diverse trades to secure a livelihood and establish a dowry for his sister—before gravitating towards the cowboy life along the Chisholm Trail from Mexico to Kansas for six transformative years. This experience instilled in him an understanding of rugged landscapes and the physicality of labor, informing his artistic sensibilities. Recognizing his talent, he invested in timberland with aspirations for entrepreneurial ventures that ultimately faltered when a river inundated his rafts carrying logs—a poignant lesson in unforeseen circumstances. Rosseau’s Parisian sojourn began at seventeen, propelled by a desire to hone his craft and immerse himself in the artistic milieu of Académie Julian. Under the tutelage of Jules Lefebvre and Tony Robert-Fleury, he embraced classical painting techniques while simultaneously absorbing the Barbizon influence—characterized by soft shapes and textures that conveyed movement within serene backgrounds—a stylistic fusion that would define his oeuvre. His success as a painter of dogs commenced in 1904 following the acclaim garnered from the Paris Salon for “Diana with Two Wolfhounds,” cementing his reputation as an artist specializing in animal subjects. Returning to America, Rosseau found fertile ground for his artistic endeavors among affluent sportsmen who invited him to shoot and paint on their estates—most notably Percy Rockefeller—who generously provided him with hunting dogs as models and erected a studio at Overhills Hunting Club in Fayetteville, NC. This patronage allowed him to pursue his passion uninterrupted during the winter months, fostering collaborations that yielded masterpieces like “In The Woods,” now housed at the Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester. His artistic legacy extends beyond individual paintings; he served on prestigious juries—including the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts—and exhibited prominently in New York City galleries, securing a place among America’s most celebrated artists. Rosseau's artistic journey culminated in Lyme, Connecticut, where he established residency and participated in the Lyme Art Association’s artist colony. He continued to explore his craft until his passing in 1937, leaving behind an impressive body of work that embodies both technical mastery and profound emotional resonance—a testament to a life dedicated to capturing the beauty of the natural world and the spirited companionship of sporting dogs.
Quick Facts
- Artistic Movement Or Style: Barbizon Influence
- Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['Hunting Dogs']
- Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
- Jules Lefebvre
- Tony Robert-Fleury
- Date Of Birth: September 21, 1859
- Date Of Death: 1937
- Full Name: Percival Leonard Rosseau
- Nationality: French Descent
- Notable Artworks:
- In the Woods
- Pointer Dogs
- Place Of Birth: Pointe Coupé Parish, Louisiana
