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Peter Koster

Peter Koster (1891 - 1978) was active/lived in Massachusetts, Florida.  Peter Koster is known for Marine, harbor view and landscape painting.

This information on Peter Koster was submitted by Dennis and Natalie Louwers, and was received by them from one of his family members, Thomas Tungate of Plainwell, MI.
 
Peter Koster, born in the Netherlands, received his early education and training in fine art and period decoration from an excellent Dutch trade school. After serving various apprenticeships in Holland, he migrated to this country, making Grand Rapids, MI his home.  He worked for fine furniture companies paint decorating furniture and trays and soon became well known.  His talents were much in demand.  In 1934 he moved to Boston with his career, and gradually became interested in Rockport.  He eventually opened his own studio called "Old Harbor Gallery", in Rockport, MA, where he offered instruction in basic and advanced fine art and period decorating. 
 
After living in picturesque Rockport he got the urge to paint marine paintings and soon blossomed under   ...  [Displaying 1000 of 1781 characters.]  Artist bio

Artist auction records

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Similar artists

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