The Life and Works of Alice Conklin Bevin
The Legacy of a World-Traveling American Impressionist from East Hampton, ConnecticutCelebrating the Life and Art of Alice Conklin Bevin
A Retrospective of East Hampton’s Renowned Impressionist
In December 2019, the Chatham Historical Society and the East Hampton Public Library co-sponsored a landmark retrospective celebrating the life and works of Alice Conklin Bevin. During this community event, hosted by local historians Debbie Day and Carol Morris, a stunning original portrait of Carl Price—esteemed local historian and author of The History of East Hampton—was officially donated to the Chatham Historical Society archives. Today, this portrait remains a treasured piece of our permanent collection, bridging the gap between East Hampton’s architectural, literary, and artistic histories
Notable Alice Bevin Paintings
Alice Conklin Bevin (1893–1969) was a remarkably gifted American Scene and Impressionist painter. Born in East Hampton, Connecticut, she formally trained at the Boston Lasell Seminary and the Art Students League in New York under George Bridgman before establishing her home and studio in Paris, France during the 1920s. Famous for her ability to capture the quiet, authentic reality of daily life, she painted extensively throughout Europe—from the shores of Brittany to bustling Parisian streets—before the outbreak of World War II forced her return to Connecticut.
Back in East Hampton, Alice set up a rustic painting studio in the historic barn of her grandfather, Philo Bevin (now the beautifully restored Bevin House Bed & Breakfast). From this local base, she continued to paint portraits of prominent community members, local children, and the scenic landscapes of Middlesex County
East Hampton Native
Alice Bevin 1893-1969
The Chatham Historical Society
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