Taxeco Rooftops
Born in Chicago, IL on March 21, 1886. Rider received his early training at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts. In his student years he painted for the Chicago Lyric Opera and later traveled to Europe. While living in London, he painted for the London Opera at Covent Garden. He further studied at Académies de la Grande-Chaumiére and Colarossi in Paris, and exhibited there at the George Petite Galleries. For nine summers he painted in Spain and it was there that he met Joaquin Sorolla who greatly influenced his work. They painted together on the Valencian Beach, and when Sorolla died in 1923, Rider was an integral part of the funeral cortége. While in Spain, Rider's works were exhibited at the court of Valencia. Trips were made to Cal
Source: Edan Hughes, "Artists in California, 1786-1940"
Interview with the artist or his/her family; California Impressionism (Wm. Gerdts & Will South); American Art Annual 1931; WW in America, 1931; Who's Who in American Art 1940.
Arthur Grover Rider was born on March 21, 1886, in Chicago, Illinois, where he studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts. He is celebrated for his evocative depictions of fishing boats, seascapes, and landscapes, working primarily in oil to capture rich textures and vibrant colors. His painting "Taxeco Rooftops" exemplifies his ability to convey the essence of a place through meticulous attention to detail and composition. Throughout his career, his work garnered attention and acclaim, with his paintings held in various collections, and he earned a reputation as a master of capturing the interplay of light and shadow in his seascapes and landscapes.