Winslow Homer Original Antique 19th Century American Realism Seascape Marine Oil Painting on Academy Board Maine Shore
Rare, original 19th century antique realism seascape oil painting of the Maine Coast by American artist Winslow Homer (1836-1910). The painting is oil on 19th century Academy (mill) board and measures approximately 14" x 24 1/2"; (with frame, the entire artwork measures approximately 19.75" x 30.25". The painting is noted by the artist in several areas, the most prominent of these is in the lower right. There is a notation in the lower center which states "...Shore." The painting is in overall good condition. The paint is stable, with no inpainting. There is a small chip of paint missing in the lower center and a small piece of the board in the upper center under the frame is chipped. The painting remains housed in the original antique19th century frame of wood and metal composite. There is a chip in the frame in the lower center of the frame.
Winslow Homer was an American painter and illustrator best known for his marine subjects. He is considered one of the foremost painters of 19th century American art, in general.
Largely self-taught, Homer began his career working as a commercial illustrator. He subsequently took up oil painting and produced major studio works characterized by the weight and density he exploited from the medium. He also worked extensively in watercolo, creating a fluid and prolific oeuvre, primarily chronicling his working vacations.
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