The Watercolors
of Francis J. Quirk
Rhode Island School of Design
Professor of Fine Arts Lehigh University
Tiffany Fellow
Ossabaw Island Foundation Grantee
Maine, Pennsylvania and Arizona
Introduction
In seeking to bring this lost master back into the light, we have
begun building an image library of his work. This slideshow
contains just the watercolors that we could find as of August
2017. It includes many works and studies that were sold as
part of an auction in September 2016. The lesser works were
included as they provide insights into his working methods.
We thought about grouping the images by subject but
ultimately decided to keep them in the random order. Where
possible I have included some additional commentary. To
learn more about Francis Quirk visit the blog about him at
http://francisquirk.blogspot.com/
If you have images to share, please contact me at
andrewtjay@outlook.com.
Francis J. Quirk This watercolor was
auctioned in July 2017.
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Francis J. Quirk The only winter
painting we have found.
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Francis J. Quirk This study illustrates the triangular
structure of the composition. We have not been able
to find the final work.
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Francis J. Quirk Could this be related to
the saw mill paintings?
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Francis J. Quirk- Note the detail in the
upper window.
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Francis J. Quirk One of three sporting
watercolor illustrations.
Francis J. Quirk One of three sporting
watercolor illustrations.
Francis J. Quirk One of three sporting
watercolor illustrations.
Francis Quirk Marine Painting

Francis J. Quirk Watercolor Paintings