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Beautiful Cruz Bay Painting by Andreas Riis Carstensen up for Auction ~ 1903

The history of St. John, Danish West Indies: In this post, you’re going to learn a little information about the Danish artist, Andreas Riis Carstensen, and see aย stunning landscape of Cruz Bay he painted that sold at auction in 2022 for higher than anticipated. Cruz Bay Painting The rare coastal painting of Cruz Bay,ย St. John […]

A Pretty Dock Scene Print for Sale of the Virgin Islands

Pretty Dock Sceneย  Hundreds of artists have been captivated by the natural beauty of the Virgin Islands. Some artists we know by name while others remain nameless. This pretty dock scene captured the vibrancy of Tortola Wharf where all the boats from other islands came to trade. They brought fruits, like bananas, pineapples, and more […]

Why Are The Paintings By Ira Harrington Smith So Popular?

Ira Smith Painting of Main Street, US Virgin Islands

Ira Harrington Smith Have you heard of the artist, Ira Harrington Smith? Ira was a very talented painter whose prized works were extremely popular in St. Thomas. Originally from New Jersey, he moved to the islands and began painting colorful scenes of everyday life. His works featured on the cover of many magazines including the […]

Beautiful Market Square Painting by Robert F. Gates ~ 1936

Robert Franklin Gates, Market Square, US Virgin Isands

Market Square, US Virgin Islands ยฉ Smithsonian American Art Museum I love discovering artwork from the Virgin Islands, especially unique pieces long forgotten! Here are several that were created in 1936 that captured the colorful and whimsical side of St. Thomas. Robert F. Gates During the summer months, Robert F. Gates and several American artists […]

Amazing Harbor Painting of St. Thomas by Carl Ludwig Bille Up For Auction ~ 1868

Carl Ludwig Bille

Danish West Indies ~ Paintings Beautiful paintings of the Danish West Indies are rare, but they do come up for auction every once in a while. ย As soon as they’re discovered, I share them here on the blog for you. ย  You may remember some of theseย artists that I’ve featured. Paintings by Larry Gluck Charles […]

Newly Discovered Camille Pissarro Painting Up For Auction!

Camille Pissarro Painting from the Danish West Indies

Portrait of a Boy 1852 – 1855 This rare painting is an incredible find!ย  It is a Camille Pissarro painting, truly a one of a kind original by the famed impressionist. It’s been examined first hand by the Wildenstein Institute and authenticated. Camille Pissarro Camille Pissarro was born on the island of St. Thomas in […]

A Colorful Coconut Palm Tree Painting For Sale

Coconut Palm Tree Painting in the Virgin Islands

Coconut Palm Tree This is such a beautiful painting of a coconut palm tree that I thought I would share it with you. Some think it was painted at Solomon Beach on St. John.ย  Without knowing who the artist is or any further information, I can’t say for sure. ย  I attempted to find other […]

Colorful Coastal Scene of St. Thomas on Auction ~ 1824

Jens Holm coastal scene of St. Thomas, Danish West Indies

Coastal Scene of St. Thomas So many artists have attempted to capture the beauty of the islands in their paintings. ๐ŸŽจ Rightly so, the Virgin Islands is stunning! This unique print of St. Thomas is close to 200 years old! Unfortunately, the print sold before I had a chance to share the listing. It was […]

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