Spencer Douglass Crockwell

After a Day on the Slopes, Beer Advertisement

1954

Medium: Oil on Masonite Signature: Unsigned

Date: Undated Medium: Oil on Masonite Signature: Signed Lower Left An undated story illustration depicting the 1889 bare-knuckle heavyweight title fight in Richburg, Mississippi, wh...

Medium: Oil on Masonite

Medium: Oil on Masonite Signature: Signed Lower Left The present work was published as the cover illustration of the October 7th, 1961 issue of The Saturday Evening Post. The Post ...

Signature: Signed Lower Right

Signature: Signed Lower Right Medium: Oil on Masonite

American Outsider Folk Art Painting "The Wall-Flower" by Gussie Smith Roth C.1965 Original oil on masonite Masonite dimensions 28" wide x...

Uprising - a huge and incredibly powerful and topical painting by Jamaican master painter Barrington Watson (1931-2016). It depicts the 1865 Moran...

Still life is an original modern artwork realized by Ugo Celada da Virgilio in the half of the 20th Century. Original Oil Paintig on Board. Hand-signed b...

Carl Lasch (1822-1888 German) "The Walk Back Home" A Monumental Exhibition Painting, Oil on canvas laid to masonite in original gilt-wood frame. ...

Oil painting on Masotine realized by the Artist in 1948. Image dimensions: 65x38 cm. Artist paints the Hotel where he used to live in Paris during those years. Note, title, date and ...

"A Young Girl Reading a Book" is a captivating portrait by Swedish artist Gustaf Arnolds. Arnolds was a prolific painter whose roots began in Vingåker and later in Ronneby from his teenage years. His educational journey in art took him through prestigious institutions such as Althins målarskola and the Tallbergska grafikskolan in Stockholm, followed by a significant period at the Konstakademien, Stockholm, between 1904 and 1909. His talent and dedication were recognized early on, earning him a scholarship to Paris, a city that would deeply influence his artistic direction. This particular work, likely painted shortly after his return to Sweden, reveals a profound influence from his time in Paris. It portrays a young girl absorbed in reading a book, a simple yet profound subject that Arnolds imbues with a sense of tranquility and introspection. The background hints at a serene landscape, dotted with quaint houses, a nod to the everyday beauty surrounding us. What sets this piece apart is Arnolds’ technique, reminiscent of pointillism but distinguished by longer, more expressive brush strokes that add a vibrant texture and depth to the canvas. This method showcases Arnolds' unique adaptation of the techniques he encountered during his Parisian studies, particularly during his interactions with Nils Dardel...