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Leonard Lester
"Sierra Maestre" Cuban Landscape

c. 1912

About the Item

Idyllic watercolor of grassland and mountains in Cuba by Leonard Lester (English, 1870-1952). A large, grasy field stretches out from the viewer, lush and full of plants. At the far end there is a small group of buildings with red roofs. Beyond the buildings, purple mountains rise dramatically into the blue sky. Titled "Sierra Maestre" in the lower left. Estate stamp on verso. Presented in an ornate gold colored frame. Image size: 9"H x 11"W
  • Creator:
    Leonard Lester (1870 - 1952, English)
  • Creation Year:
    c. 1912
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Width: 18.25 in (46.36 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Some tonal aging to paper, but less that expected for a piece of this age.
  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DBH77001stDibs: LU5429866642

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