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Oysters in Half Shell, by Andrew John Henry Way, 1863. Oil on canvas. 13 57/64 x 20 5/64 in. (35.3 x 51 cm). Maryland Historical Society
Accession: 1964-3-30.
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Still Life: Hanging Grapes, by Andrew John Henry Way, c. 1870. Oil on panel. 16 1/64 x 7 55/64 in.(40.7 x 20.0 cm.) Maryland Historical Society
Accession: 1983-39.
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George Brevitt Way, II, by Andrew John Henry Way, c. 1855-1860. Oil on paper glued to masonite. 12 1/8 x 10 1/4 in. (30.8 x 26.04 cm.) Maryland Historical Society, Accession: 1999-38-20.
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Medium/Discipline: Painting
Birthplace: Washington, DC
Place of Death: Washington, DC
Maryland Affiliation: Depicts Maryland subjects, Active while in residence
Prominent Theme: Portraits; Still-Life; Miniatures
Active Dates and Place: Baltimore, 1860-88
Gender: Male
Race/Ethnicity: White
Biography: Known for his meticulous rendering of grapes as subject in his still-life paintings, Andrew John Henry Way's work was admired by art patron William T. Walters. A number of Way still-lifes of grapes remain a part of the Walters Art Museum permanent collection.On the advice of Emanuel Leutze, noted German-American painter, Way pursued artmaking in the Dusseldorf style of still-life painting: with careful, scientific precision using lustrous color on dark, earth-colored backgrounds. Way handled light's reflective qualities on the grapes with dexterity. Way painted representations of many different kinds of grapes, from those grown in the western United States to those grown in France. The grapes in the Walters Art Museum collection painted by Way are identified as the Prince Albert variety at the Walters' country home in St. Mary's where William Walters explored horticulture and animal husbandry.
Taught By: John Peter Frankenstein, Cincinnati; Alfred Jacob Miller, 3rd Q of 19th C; Martin Drolling, Paris; Accademia della Bella Arte, Florence
Selected References: Johnston, William R. "American Paintings in the Walters Art Gallery," Magazine Antiques (v.106: 5, Nov. 1974) 853-9.
Dean, Mary A. [et al.] 350 Years of Art & Architecture in Maryland (College Park : Art Gallery, and Gallery of the School of Architecture, University of Maryland), 1984.
Maryland Institutions Holding Artworks: Maryland Historical Society; Walters Art Museum
Awards: "Excellence in Still Life" Medal, Philadelphia Centennial for painting
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