A 19th century American folk art painting. Oil on canvas. Table top still life of bountiful agricultural harvest and a pineapple likely from port trade (pineapples were popular import produce in 19th century port cities and much can be read of pineapples in American tradition and design - most notably relating to hospitality.) Relined - otherwise good, clean and bright condition. Stretcher dimensions 30 1/2 inches x 25 1/4 inches...

Anne Lane studied art at George Mason University in Virginia, completed her education at Saint Patrick’s college, Ireland, where she studied theology and philosophy. The tonal and contemplated intensity of her paintings reflect her 10 years spent working as an artist under the desert sun of New Mexico. Her vibrant style,resonant with color and baroque in detail,swoons its delight over her canvases...

This work measures 11x14“ and is framed in a beautiful black frame that measures 16 x 20“ Artist Robert Watson (1923-2004) has explored a surreal, mysterious world inhabited by lonely figures...

THE ARTIST Anne-Allyn Lane has always attached her work to the various places where she has established studios. Following her philosophy studies at Maynooth College in Ireland, she returned to the United States and set up a studio in New Mexico. She later returned to her hometown of Washington, D.C., from whence she traveled extensively to London, Italy, and France, and also exhibited her work in South Beach, Florida...