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Earl Oliver Hurst
Handsome Couple in Sailboat - Collier's Magazine Illustration

1941

About the Item

Collier's Magazine Illustration From the Estate of Charles Martignette. Work is framed in a period wood frame Watercolor on board
  • Creator:
    Earl Oliver Hurst (1895 - 1958)
  • Creation Year:
    1941
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    good condition with only normal wear commensurate with age.
  • Gallery Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU38535119641
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