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1804–1865

American Romanticism Painter

Fitz Henry Lane (born Nathaniel Rogers Lane) was an influential American painter known for his marine and seascape works during the mid-19th century. He was born on December 19, 1804, in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and died on August 13, 1865, in the same town.

Lane's early life was marked by illness; at 18 months old, he suffered from a bout of infantile paralysis, which left him partially paralyzed. Despite his physical challenges, he showed an early talent for art. Lane apprenticed with a local shoemaker before pursuing a career in painting.

Lane's artistic training began in Boston, where he apprenticed as a lithographer with William S. Pendleton, one of the leading lithographers of the time. This experience honed his skills in drawing and composition, which he later translated into his oil paintings.

In the 1840s, Lane began focusing more on painting, developing a distinctive style that combined detailed realism with atmospheric effects. His works are often associated with the Luminism movement, characterized by meticulous attention to light and its effects on the landscape. Lane's paintings typically feature serene, luminous scenes of coastal New England, with a particular emphasis on the harbors, ships, and maritime activities around Gloucester and Boston.

Some of Lane's most renowned works include "Boston Harbor" (1850-1855), "Brace's Rock, Eastern Point, Gloucester, Massachusetts" (1864), and "Ship in Fog, Gloucester Harbor" (1860). His paintings are celebrated for their clarity, precision, and the delicate interplay of light and shadow.

Throughout his career, Lane maintained a close connection to his hometown of Gloucester. He built a home and studio on Duncan's Point in Gloucester, where he continued to work until his death. Lane's contributions to American art, particularly his maritime scenes, left a lasting legacy and influenced future generations of artists.

Fitz Henry Lane's works are housed in various prominent museums and collections, including the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., and the Cape Ann Museum in Gloucester, which holds a significant collection of his works and archival materials. His paintings remain a testament to his skill and vision, capturing the essence of the New England coast during the 19th century.

17 Fitz Henry Lane Paintings

Fresh Water Cove from Dolliver's Neck, Gloucester, c.1850/54 by Fitz Henry Lane | Painting Reproduction

Fresh Water Cove from Dolliver's Neck, Gloucester c.1850/54

Oil Painting
$1013
Canvas Print
$50.40
SKU: LFH-17137
Fitz Henry Lane
Original Size: 61.3 x 91.7 cm
Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Massachusetts, USA

Becalmed off Halfway Rock, 1860 by Fitz Henry Lane | Painting Reproduction

Becalmed off Halfway Rock 1860

Oil Painting
$3610
Canvas Print
$50.25
SKU: LFH-19672
Fitz Henry Lane
Original Size: 70.4 x 120.5 cm
National Gallery of Art, Washington, USA

Lumber Schooners at Evening on Penobscot Bay, 1863 by Fitz Henry Lane | Painting Reproduction

Lumber Schooners at Evening on Penobscot Bay 1863

Oil Painting
$3453
Canvas Print
$50.25
SKU: LFH-19673
Fitz Henry Lane
Original Size: 62.5 x 96.8 cm
National Gallery of Art, Washington, USA

The US Frigate 'President' Engaging the British Squadron, 1850 by Fitz Henry Lane | Painting Reproduction

The US Frigate 'President' Engaging the British ... 1850

Oil Painting
$5042
Canvas Print
$50.67
SKU: LFH-19674
Fitz Henry Lane
Original Size: 71 x 106.6 cm
National Gallery of Art, Washington, USA

New York Harbor, 1852 by Fitz Henry Lane | Painting Reproduction

New York Harbor 1852

Oil Painting
$4631
Canvas Print
$50.67
SKU: LFH-19675
Fitz Henry Lane
Original Size: 59.7 x 89 cm
National Gallery of Art, Washington, USA

Boston Harbor, Sunset, c.1850/55 by Fitz Henry Lane | Painting Reproduction

Boston Harbor, Sunset c.1850/55

Oil Painting
$3858
Canvas Print
$50.25
SKU: LFH-19676
Fitz Henry Lane
Original Size: 61 x 99.7 cm
Los Angeles County Museum of Art, California, USA

Brig Off the Maine Coast, 1851 by Fitz Henry Lane | Painting Reproduction

Brig Off the Maine Coast 1851

Oil Painting
$3241
Canvas Print
$50.25
SKU: LFH-19677
Fitz Henry Lane
Original Size: 97.4 x 128 cm
Los Angeles County Museum of Art, California, USA

The Ships 'Winged Arrow' and 'Southern Cross' in Boston Harbor, 1853 by Fitz Henry Lane | Painting Reproduction

The Ships 'Winged Arrow' and 'Southern Cross' in ... 1853

Oil Painting
$3236
Canvas Print
$50.25
SKU: LFH-19678
Fitz Henry Lane
Original Size: 61.3 x 92 cm
Cincinnati Art Museum, Ohio, USA

Stage Fort across Gloucester Harbor, 1862 by Fitz Henry Lane | Painting Reproduction

Stage Fort across Gloucester Harbor 1862

Oil Painting
$3738
Canvas Print
$50.25
SKU: LFH-19679
Fitz Henry Lane
Original Size: 96.5 x 152.4 cm
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

The Golden State Entering New York Harbor, 1854 by Fitz Henry Lane | Painting Reproduction

The Golden State Entering New York Harbor 1854

Oil Painting
$4056
Canvas Print
$50.25
SKU: LFH-19680
Fitz Henry Lane
Original Size: 66 x 122 cm
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

Boston Harbor, 1854 by Fitz Henry Lane | Painting Reproduction

Boston Harbor 1854

Oil Painting
$3657
Canvas Print
$50.25
SKU: LFH-19681
Fitz Henry Lane
Original Size: 59 x 99.7 cm
White House Museum, Washington, USA

Owl's Head, Penobscot Bay, Maine, 1862 by Fitz Henry Lane | Painting Reproduction

Owl's Head, Penobscot Bay, Maine 1862

Oil Painting
$1326
Canvas Print
$50.25
SKU: LFH-19682
Fitz Henry Lane
Original Size: 40 x 66.3 cm
Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Massachusetts, USA

Off Mount Desert Island, 1856 by Fitz Henry Lane | Painting Reproduction

Off Mount Desert Island 1856

Oil Painting
$2640
Canvas Print
$50.53
SKU: LFH-19683
Fitz Henry Lane
Original Size: 61 x 91.8 cm
Brooklyn Museum of Art, New York, USA

Harbor of Boston, with the City in the Distance, c.1846/47 by Fitz Henry Lane | Painting Reproduction

Harbor of Boston, with the City in the Distance c.1846/47

Oil Painting
$3004
Canvas Print
$50.25
SKU: LFH-19684
Fitz Henry Lane
Original Size: 43.2 x 68.6 cm
Cleveland Museum of Art, Ohio, USA

Harbor of Boston, 1856 by Fitz Henry Lane | Painting Reproduction

Harbor of Boston 1856

Oil Painting
$3989
Canvas Print
$50.25
SKU: LFH-19685
Fitz Henry Lane
Original Size: 64.8 x 107.3 cm
Amon Carter Museum, Texas, USA

'Starlight' in Harbor, c.1855 by Fitz Henry Lane | Painting Reproduction

'Starlight' in Harbor c.1855

Oil Painting
$3457
Canvas Print
$50.67
SKU: LFH-19686
Fitz Henry Lane
Original Size: 61.6 x 91.7 cm
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, USA

View Of Gloucester Harbor, 1852 by Fitz Henry Lane | Painting Reproduction

View Of Gloucester Harbor 1852

Oil Painting
$3537
Canvas Print
$50.53
SKU: LFH-19687
Fitz Henry Lane
Original Size: unknown
Museum and Cultural Center at Wellesley College, Massachusetts, USA

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