Edward Dufner, N.A. (1871-1957) American School EVENING REFLECTIONS, circa 1930 12 x 16 inches / 17¾ x 21¾ carved period style frame Oil on canvas Signed lower left in capital letters: “DUFNER” Exhibited: Salmagundi Club, New York, New York Affixed to stretcher bars is a preprinted Salmagundi Club Label on which is printed the following information: “Salmagundi Club / Auction Sale / tack this part to back of picture / Title: Evening Reflections /Artist: Edward Dufner / Address: 939 – 8 – AV.” Note: Title, Artist and Address all printed by the artist Provenance: Paul Metcalf Gallery, South Pasadena, California, circa 1960 Stamped on verso of discarded circa 1960 ornate frame: “PAUL METCALF GALLERY” in capital letters with black ink Private Collection, Palos Verdes, California Edward Dufner is New Jersey’s leading Impressionist who enjoyed a long successful career as an artist and teacher. He lived in Short Hills, a harmonious community for people who appreciated nature and where natural beauty would not be spoiled by real estate development. Dubbed the “Painter of Sunshine”, his most collectible paintings are those charming impressionist Spring landscapes with figures of women and children dressed in crisp white clothing, leisurely spending the day by a lake or stream. Although an American Impressionist, he borrowed from the French Impressionists by his use of soft purple shadows. His delicate palette of greens, yellows and blues makes his work instantly recognizable.

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