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Delbert Coombs
"Little Fisherman" Maine Artist Delbert Coombs. Dated 1897

1897

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Delbert Coombs (1850 - 1938) Maine Artist Image Size: 12 x 9 Frame Size: 15 x 12 Medium: Oil on Canvas Dated: 1897 "The Little Fisherman" Biography Delbert Coombs (1850 - 1938) Delbert Dana Coombs was born in Lisbon Falls, Maine, on July 26, 1850. Although primarily self-taught, Coombs took painting lessons from Scott Leighton, an animal painter, and studied landscape painting with Harrison Bird Brown. Coombs painted actively for over fifty years. His subjects included portraits, landscapes, and cattle. He painted in the White Mountains of New Hampshire on many occasions, particularly favoring the Jackson area. A typical example of his work is Mount Washington from Jackson, New Hampshire Coombs maintained a studio in Boston for several winters, but his major work was pursued in Maine. He also taught painting in Lisbon, Maine, for twenty-five years. Coombs' work has been preserved in Maine at the Capitol, the Poland Spring Art Gallery, and at Bates College, as well as in Connecticut at Yale. Don't forget to bookmark our 1stdibs storefront to keep up with all of our latest goodies.
  • Creator:
    Delbert Coombs (1850 - 1938, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1897
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • More Editions & Sizes:
    Image Size: 12 x 9 Frame Size: 15 x 12Price: $2,700
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  • Framing:
    Frame Included
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
    Painting is good. Original frame has a few bumps and bruises. Don't forget to bookmark our 1stdibs storefront to keep up with all of our latest goodies.
  • Gallery Location:
    San Antonio, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU76932454213

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