Skip to main content
Video Loading
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 15

Clarence Leslie Oursler
Mid Century Still Life with Apples and Pitcher Original Oil on Artist's Board

1955

About the Item

Mid Century Still Life with Apples and Pitcher Original Oil on Artist's Board Vibrant still life by C. (Clarence) Leslie Oursler (American, 1913-1987). Classic American impressionist, realism painting, group of apples are displayed on a table, along with a white pitcher, glass cup, tablecloth, books, and a knife. Although this painting appears realistic, upon closer inspection, there are influences of impressionism. In particular, the apples, table top, and wall are all made up of tiny strokes of color that appear to blend together at a distance. Signed "Oursler" in the lower right corner. Signed and dated "Oursler Sept/Nov 1955" on verso. Presented in an off-white, antiqued wood frame. Frame size: 23"H x 27"W Board size: 20"H x 24"W Clarence Leslie Oursler (1913-1987), a self-taught Maryland artist had a passion for painting ships, seascapes, and waterside scenes of the Chesapeake Bay region. Oursler painted over 180 marine works during his career. C. Leslie Oursler’s artwork appears in the collections of the Baltimore Museum of Art, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, Academy of Arts (Easton), Calvert Marine Museum, Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, The Mariners’ Museum, the Maryland Historical Society, the Steamship Historical Society of America, and the Steamboat Era Museum, as well as in many privately held collections. 2016 - Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, MD 1991 - Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, MD 1982 - Museum and Library of Maryland History, Baltimore, MD 1969 – Easton Academy of the Arts, Easton, MD 1968 – Western Maryland College, Westminster, MD 1963 - Hampton School Gallery, Lutherville, MD
  • Creator:
    Clarence Leslie Oursler (1913 - 1987, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1955
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23 in (58.42 cm)Width: 27 in (68.58 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Very good condition, especially for its age. Professionally cleaned. UV-resistant varnish applied. Frame is vintage and may have some minor imperfections (included "as-is"). New hanging hardware installed prior to shipping.
  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DBH91461stDibs: LU54214096142
More From This SellerView All
You May Also Like
  • Modern British Still life of daffodils in a china vase by Howard J Morgan
    By Howard Morgan
    Located in Harkstead, GB
    A most attractive and striking image of daffodils placed against a darker background Howard J Morgan (1949-2020) Daffodils in a china jug Signed and S...
    Category

    20th Century Modern Interior Paintings

    Materials

    Oil, Board, Canvas

  • Vaas met Bloemen, Flower Still Life, Dutch, Impressionist
    Located in Wiscasset, ME
    Coba Ritsema was born in Haarlam in the Netherlands in 1876. At age 15 she attended the School voor Kunstnijverheid in Haarlem where she learned the basics of drawing. In 1893 she wa...
    Category

    Early 20th Century Impressionist Interior Paintings

    Materials

    Oil, Board, Canvas

  • An American Still Life of an Apple, Pear and Grapes circa 1880s
    Located in SANTA FE, NM
    An American Still Life of an Apple, Pear and Grapes Oil on canvas on board Signed illegibly circa late 1800s 9 3/4 x 5 7/8 (16 x 12 3/4 frame) inches This is an example of late 19...
    Category

    Late 19th Century American Realist Still-life Paintings

    Materials

    Canvas, Oil, Board

  • Mediterranean still life Spain oil painting spanish
    By Rafael Duran Benet
    Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
    Rafael Duran Benet (1931-2015) - Still life - Oil Oil on canvas glued to board. Measures work 46x55 cm. Frameless. Rafael Duran Benet (Terrassa, 1931 - Barcelona, 2015) is a Catalan...
    Category

    Early 2000s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings

    Materials

    Canvas, Oil, Board

  • It's Not Easy Being Green, 20x16" oil on board
    By Lu Haskew
    Located in Loveland, CO
    It's Not Easy Being Green by Lu Haskew Oil Still Life of green fruit in vases 24x16" image size 30x22" framed Shipping price includes the custom packing necessary for safe transport...
    Category

    Early 2000s American Impressionist Interior Paintings

    Materials

    Canvas, Oil, Board

  • Foxglove, 24x12" oil on board
    By Lu Haskew
    Located in Loveland, CO
    Foxglove by Lu Haskew Oil Still Life of blue, pink and white flowers 24x12" image size 30x18" framed Shipping price includes the custom packing necessary for safe transport of fine ...
    Category

    Early 2000s American Impressionist Interior Paintings

    Materials

    Canvas, Oil, Board

Recently Viewed

View All