Deane G. Keller (American, 1940–2005) – "Farmington River"
Original Oil on Canvas Landscape – Large 41" x 25" Custom Framed
An exceptional, expansive New England regional landscape painting by the renowned master painter, draftsman, and longtime Lyme Academy professor, Deane G. Keller.
Artwork Overview & Composition
This captivating piece captures the serene, atmospheric beauty of Connecticut’s Farmington River. Executed with a rich, masterful handling of oil paint, the composition balances soft, impressionistic passages with a highly structured understanding of form and light.
Front Detail: Hand-signed by the artist in the lower left corner as "DEANE G. KELLER"
Reverse Detail: The top stretcher bar features an authentic handwritten inscription by the artist reading: "FARMINGTON RIVER / DEANE G. KELLER"
Provenance/Pricing: The frame reverse retains a historical pricing marker indicating an original gallery/artist valuation of $1760, underscoring its stature within the artist’s lifetime body of work.
Condition & Presentation
The painting is housed in its original, gallery-grade presentation package: a classic burnished gilt/gold wood frame featuring a textured cream linen liner. Both canvas and frame present beautifully, ready for immediate exhibition or installation in a professional gallery setting or private collection.
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About the Artist: Deane G. Keller (1940–2005)
Born into an eminent artistic lineage—his father being the celebrated painter and Yale professor Deane Keller Sr.—Deane G. Keller carved out a profound legacy as an artist, author, and educator. A graduate of Yale University and the University of Florence, Keller was a legendary figure at the Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts, where he taught for over two decades. His profound mastery of anatomical drawing and classical draftsmanship is reflected beautifully in his landscape work, where structural discipline seamlessly meets evocative, painterly light. Keller’s works are tightly held by regional collectors, academic institutions, and patrons of high-level New England American realism.