American vintage 1875 watercolor painting young girls and mid 19th century buildings
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Directory: Fine Art: Paintings: Watercolor: Pre 1900: Item # 1419003
Directory: Fine Art: Paintings: Watercolor: Pre 1900: Item # 1419003
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2311 Schader Dr. #310
Santa Monica, CA 90404
310-453-5620
Guest Book
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2311 Schader Dr. #310
Santa Monica, CA 90404
310-453-5620
Guest Book
$600.00
Watercolor on paper, unsigned, undated but likely dating from the period 1865 to 1885, 15 3/4" by 11 3/8" inside the mat, (27 1/2" by 22 1/2" as framed, but **frame is currently unaccounted for since photos were taken**), showing two young schoolgirls in the yard of a brick and wood shutters style mid nineteenth century home, such as would be found in Boston's Beacon Hill, or parts of New York City. There is a lot of skill in this drawing, and the artist was likely trained and probably could be found in reference books as a listed name, had he signed it. There is considerable but very even browning (oxidation) of the paper, the extent of this being most easily understood by looking at the thin edges which were protected by a mat (see photos). They are considerably lighter, tending more towards gray than brown/tan. However there's no foxing or moisture damage. There's a VERRRY light abrasion in sky above the building. At lower left edge, due to the brittle nature of the aged card, an edge tear has now become a completely separated area (see photo). The drawing of the young girls captures the youth of the period, and the way they dressed. If anyone could suggest an artist name on this one, feel free to contact me. This drawing was found near St. Augustine, Florida.
