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Cecil Crosley Bell
Cecil Crosley Bell Pen & Ink Drawing with Watercolor - New York Market

Circa 1930's - 1940's

About the Item

Cecil Crosley Bell (1906-1970) Pen & ink with watercolor. The artist’s blind stamp reading “Cecil C. Bell” is seen lower left. The work is also signed in ink “C.Bell” lower right. Image measures 8 3/4 x 10. It rests in a 16 x 20 inch archival mat and is unframed. In very good condition and ready to frame and enjoy. This painting is a wonderful depiction of bustling NewYork City life under the El. Cecil Crosley Bell was born in 1906, in Seattle, Washington. Cecil studied printmaking at the Chicago Art Institute prior to moving to New York to study at the Art Students League with John Sloan. Cecil remained in New York, eventually settling in Staten Island with his wife. Most of his paintings depict famous locations around New York city. Cecil Crosley Bell died in New York in 1970. Largely unknown during his lifetime, in 1973 a retrospective of his work was held at The Museum of Modern Art, New York.
  • Creator:
    Cecil Crosley Bell (1906 - 1970, American)
  • Creation Year:
    Circa 1930's - 1940's
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Phoenix, AZ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2749215571322

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