Michael A. Latragna, Fine Art LLC

Michael A. Latragna, Fine Art LLC I have been marketing art for approximately 40 years. It has been the adventure of my life. I love looking for and finding works of art.

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Fredrick Butman - TriptychFrederick Butman, born in Bangor, ME in 1820, made significant contributions as both an apothe...
03/23/2026

Fredrick Butman - Triptych

Frederick Butman, born in Bangor, ME in 1820, made significant contributions as both an apothecary and an artist. Operating an apothecary shop in Gardiner, ME, he played a pivotal role in the establishment of the local gas and water company. Despite lacking formal instruction, Butman ventured into painting figure studies.

In 1857, Butman arrived in San Francisco, where he made a notable mark as one of the earliest California artists exclusively dedicated to landscapes. At the Mechanics' Institute Fair, he exhibited the earliest known painting of Yosemite Valley, showcasing his artistic prowess.

The 1860s saw Butman expanding his artistic horizons, working in Oregon's Columbia River area and Washington, in addition to his continued focus on Yosemite. His exhibitions in San Francisco featured a diverse range of mountain scenes, portraying the beauty of landmarks such as Mt Shasta, Mt Hood, and Lake Tahoe.

  Fredrick Butman - Triptych Frederick Butman, born in Bangor, ME in 1820, made significant contributions as both an apotheca

Lower Bay, New York City by Granville PerkinsGranville Perkins, renowned as a landscape and scenery painter, as well as ...
03/23/2026

Lower Bay, New York City by Granville Perkins

Granville Perkins, renowned as a landscape and scenery painter, as well as a book illustrator, entered the world on October 16, 1830, in Baltimore, Maryland. His journey into the arts began at the age of fifteen when he became a scene painter for elaborate theatre productions, collaborating with the Ravel family on notable plays like "Mazulua," "The Green Monster," and "Jacko or the Brazilian Ape."

His formal artistic education commenced in Philadelphia at the Pennsylvania Academy of Art, where he studied under the guidance of James Hamilton (1819-1898), an American landscape painter and etcher. Additionally, Perkins received drawing lessons from William E. Smith. His debut exhibition at the Academy occurred in 1856 when he showcased his painting #306, titled "Cape Croix, Cuba." This artwork reflected his extensive travels with the Ravels from 1851 to 1856, covering destinations such as Cuba, Jamaica, Yucatan, and Central America.

Lower Bay, New York City by Granville Perkins Granville Perkins, renowned as a landscape and scenery painter, as well as a book illustrator, entered the worl

Three Graces by Julius RolshovenBorn on October 28, 1858, in Detroit, Julius Rolshoven, the son of a jeweler, initially ...
01/01/2026

Three Graces by Julius Rolshoven
Born on October 28, 1858, in Detroit, Julius Rolshoven, the son of a jeweler, initially attended the Cooper Union Art School in 1876. After being rejected by the National Academy of Design, he continued his artistic education in 1878 at the Düsseldorf Academy under the guidance of Hugo Crola, a portraitist. Rolshoven then moved to Munich, where he studied under Ludwig von Löfftz and became one of the "Duveneck Boys." During this period, he spent a year in Venice and some time in Florence, with his work "Florentine Boys" (1884) displayed at the Detroit Institute of Arts.
The influence of Paris
His artistic journey led him to Paris, where he studied at the Académie Julian under the tutelage of Bouguereau and Robert-Fleury. In 1885 and 1889, his works were featured in the annual exhibitions of the National Academy, marking a significant achievement in his career.
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Three Graces by Julius Rolshoven Born on October 28, 1858, in Detroit, Julius Rolshoven, the son of a jeweler, initially attended the Cooper Union Art School i

Chess Players by Louis Henri MoellerLouis Henri Moeller, a native of New York, rose to prominence as one of America's le...
01/01/2026

Chess Players by Louis Henri Moeller
Louis Henri Moeller, a native of New York, rose to prominence as one of America's leading anecdotal genre painters during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His favored subject matter often featured distinguished elderly men engaged in everyday activities within refined interior settings that mirrored Victorian tastes.

Born into a family with artistic inclinations, Moeller, the son of a decorative painter, received his initial artistic education from his father. Subsequently, he further honed his skills through classes at the National Academy of Design. Seeking broader artistic influences, Moeller spent six years studying in Munich under the tutelage of notable figures like Frank Duveneck, Ludwig Lofftz, and Feodor Dietz. During this period, he became part of a cohort of American artists dedicated to emulating the style of 17th-century Dutch masters.

Chess Players by Louis Henri Moeller Louis Henri Moeller, a native of New York, rose to prominence as one of America's leading anecdotal genre painters during

Grand Manan Island - William Hart (1823-1894)William Hart was born in Paisley, Scotland, and gained recognition for his ...
01/01/2026

Grand Manan Island - William Hart (1823-1894)
William Hart was born in Paisley, Scotland, and gained recognition for his serene and romantic landscapes characterized by finely executed brushwork. His signature style often featured cattle and realistic figures integrated into expansive landscapes, a motif he developed starting in the late 1880s after being inspired by the Lower Keene Valley in northern New York state. At the age of 18, he also ventured into portrait painting.
As a second-generation painter of the "Hudson River School," William Hart followed in the artistic footsteps of his brother James McDougal Hart. Their sister, Julie Hart Beers, also achieved success as an artist. Influenced by George Inness and Asher Durand, Hart was largely self-taught despite these influential figures.
Hart's contributions to the arts were manifold: he served as the first president of the Brooklyn Academy of Design and was an instructor there.

Grand Manan Island - William Hart (1823-1894) William Hart was born in Paisley, Scotland, and gained recognition for his serene and romantic landscapes charact

Venice by Nicolo DecorsiNicolò De Corsi (1882–1956), also known as Nicola or Nicolas De Corsi, was an Italian painter as...
10/01/2025

Venice by Nicolo Decorsi
Nicolò De Corsi (1882–1956), also known as Nicola or Nicolas De Corsi, was an Italian painter associated with Impressionist and Modernist styles. Born in Odessa (now Ukraine) to an Italian family, he primarily worked in southern Italy, particularly Naples and Torre del Greco, where he spent much of his career and eventually died. His art focused on coastal and maritime scenes, including Neapolitan seascapes, harbors, fishing boats, and views of the Gulf of Naples, often capturing morning light, everyday life, and the region's vibrant landscapes. He worked in various media such as oil on canvas or panel, gouache, and watercolor.
De Corsi's works are collectible, frequently appearing in auctions, with pieces like a 1919 oil painting of an Italian harbor or gouache depictions of Neapolitan harbors selling through houses such as Finarte and Casa d'Aste Arcadia.

Venice by Nicolo Decorsi Nicolò De Corsi (1882–1956), also known as Nicola or Nicolas De Corsi, was an Italian painter associated with Impressionist and Mod

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David Hagerbaumer - watercolor, 7 x 9 inches
David Hagerbaumer: A Sportsman’s Artist
Early Life and Influences
Born in 1921 in Quincy, Illinois, David Hagerbaumer grew up during the Great Depression. At age eight, he began duck hunting, trapping, and fishing to support his family. A self-described “river rat,” his love for the outdoors shaped his life and art, rooted in the swamps and river bottoms of Illinois.

Military Service and Early Career
Hagerbaumer served in the Marines during World War II, creating propaganda posters and maps. After the war, he worked as a taxidermist in a decoy factory and briefly attended San Diego State College, studying art without graduating. He later joined the Nevada State Museum as a preparator and became a staff artist at the Santa Barbara Museum in 1957.

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David Hagerbaumer - watercolor on bonded watercolor paper, 14 x 22 inches, signed lower rightDavid Hagerbaumer: A Sportsman’s ArtistEarly Life and InfluencesBorn in 1921 in Quincy, Illinois, David Hagerbaumer grew up during the Great Depression. At age eight, he began duck hunting, trapping, and fishing to support his family. A self-described “river rat,” his love for the outdoors shaped his life and art, rooted in the swamps and river bottoms of Illinois.Military Service and Early CareerHagerbaumer served in the Marines during World War II, creating propaganda posters and maps. After the war, he worked as a taxidermist in a decoy factory and briefly attended San Diego State College, studying art without graduating. He later joined the Nevada State Museum as a preparator and became a staff artist at the Santa Barbara Museum in 1957.

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Michael A Latragna Fine Art Facebook Twitter ArtistsArtworkAboutContact David Hagerbaumer - watercolor, 9 x 12 inchesDav...
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David Hagerbaumer - watercolor, 9 x 12 inchesDavid Hagerbaumer: A Sportsman’s ArtistEarly Life and InfluencesBorn in 1921 in Quincy, Illinois, David Hagerbaumer grew up during the Great Depression. At age eight, he began duck hunting, trapping, and fishing to support his family. A self-described “river rat,” his love for the outdoors shaped his life and art, rooted in the swamps and river bottoms of Illinois.Military Service and Early CareerHagerbaumer served in the Marines during World War II, creating propaganda posters and maps. After the war, he worked as a taxidermist in a decoy factory and briefly attended San Diego State College, studying art without graduating. He later joined the Nevada State Museum as a preparator and became a staff artist at the Santa Barbara Museum in 1957.

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The Blue Gate by Emile GruppeEmile Albert Gruppe was born in Rochester, New York in 1896. The son of Charles Paul Grupp...
08/04/2025

The Blue Gate by Emile Gruppe
Emile Albert Gruppe was born in Rochester, New York in 1896. The son of Charles Paul Gruppe who was recognized by the Dutch as being one of America's most gifted painters of the late 19th Century. Emile was trained by his father and studied at the National Academy in New York City and the Carnegie Art School. He studied under Charles Webster Hawthorne, John F. Carlson and George Chapman.

Gruppe was gifted in his ability to paint almost any subject whether a landscape, harbor scene or the human figure ( mostly n**es). He was able to produce a large painting (30 x 36 inches) in a matter of hours. I bought one such landscapes from a local artist in Rochester who said he spent the afternoon with Gruppe in his studio and watched him complete the painting. After painting it, Emile gave him the painting.

The Blue Gate by Emile Gruppe Emile Albert Gruppe was born in Rochester, New York in 1896. The son of Charles Paul Gruppe who was recognized by the Dutch as

Autumn in Vermont by Emile GruppeEmile Albert Gruppe was born in Rochester, New York in 1896. The son of Charles Paul G...
08/04/2025

Autumn in Vermont by Emile Gruppe
Emile Albert Gruppe was born in Rochester, New York in 1896. The son of Charles Paul Gruppe who was recognized by the Dutch as being one of America's most gifted painters of the late 19th Century. Emile was trained by his father and studied at the National Academy in New York City and the Carnegie Art School. He studied under Charles Webster Hawthorne, John F. Carlson and George Chapman.

Gruppe was gifted in his ability to paint almost any subject whether a landscape, harbor scene or the human figure ( mostly n**es). He was able to produce a large painting (30 x 36 inches) in a matter of hours. I bought one such landscapes from a local artist in Rochester who said he spent the afternoon with Gruppe in his studio and watched him complete the painting. After painting it, Emile gave him the painting.

Autumn in Vermont by Emile Gruppe Emile Albert Gruppe was born in Rochester, New York in 1896. The son of Charles Paul Gruppe who was recognized by the Dutch

Bend in the Riverby Emile GruppeEmile Albert Gruppe was born in Rochester, New York in 1896. The son of Charles Paul Gr...
08/04/2025

Bend in the River
by Emile Gruppe
Emile Albert Gruppe was born in Rochester, New York in 1896. The son of Charles Paul Gruppe who was recognized by the Dutch as being one of America's most gifted painters of the late 19th Century. Emile was trained by his father and studied at the National Academy in New York City and the Carnegie Art School. He studied under Charles Webster Hawthorne, John F. Carlson and George Chapman.

Gruppe was gifted in his ability to paint almost any subject whether a landscape, harbor scene or the human figure ( mostly n**es). He was able to produce a large painting (30 x 36 inches) in a matter of hours. I bought one such landscapes from a local artist in Rochester who said he spent the afternoon with Gruppe in his studio and watched him complete the painting. After painting it, Emile gave him the painting.

  Bend in the River by Emile Gruppe Emile Albert Gruppe was born in Rochester, New York in 1896. The son of Charles Paul Gruppe who was recognized

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