William Henry Singer Jr. (1868-1943), "Midsummer," circa 1936

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William Henry Singer Jr. (1868-1943) "Midsummer," circa 1936 Oil on canvas Signed lower left: W.H. Singer Jr.; titled and dated on the certificate of authenticity 33 3/4 x 31 3/4 in. Jacob Dooijewaard, Netherlands, from the above Willem Dooijewaard, Netherlands, brother of the above, by descent Private estate, California Other Notes: This work is accompanied by a photographic certificate of authenticity signed by Willem Dooijewaard and dated July 10, 1973. American painter and art patron, William Henry Singer Jr. was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, into a wealthy industrial family. His father was successful in the mining industry and owned the successful Singer-Nimick and Co. iron works. Singer initially pursued an accounting education and a career working for his family, before focusing on his artistic practice. In 1895, Singer married Hagerstown, PA resident, Anna Brugh, and in the summer of 1900, Singer and his supportive spouse went to Monhegan Island in Maine where Singer began painting full time. Singer had first studied painting privately with Martin Borgord, a Norwegian expat living in Pittsburgh, and later he continued his studies in Paris enrolling at the Academie Julian for a few months. In France he became deeply influenced by French Impressionism, and Willard Metcalf was an early American influence. Singer and his wife left France and moved to Laren, Holland, outside of Amsterdam, where a regional school of artists was located. The couple also began spending summers on the west coast of Norway and ultimately settled near the picturesque village of Olden on the Nordfjord, north of Bergen. Singer's work often focused on landscapes, harbor scenes, and everyday life, characterized by soft brushwork, muted tones, and an emphasis on atmosphere rather than fine detail. Over time, Singer developed a style that blended American sensibilities with European techniques, earning him recognition among both American expatriates and European art circles. He exhibited widely and was a member of many major arts organizations in Europe and the US. In addition to his career as a painter, Singer played a significant role as a patron of the arts, particularly in the Netherlands and Norway. Together, they supported local artists and helped establish an artistic community in the region. After his death, Anna founded the Singer Laren museum in his honor, which remains an important cultural institution showcasing modern and contemporary art. Blacklight: Scattered areas of touch-up, primarily in the sky and the mountains in the background, the largest approximately quarter-sized in the lower left quadrant. Frame: 40 1/4 x 38 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.

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