Jo Ann Ritter

Antique Female Impressionist Tropical Caribbean Island Port Seascape Painting

1990

Nicely painted mid century impressionist bather scene by John Edward Costigan (1888 - 1972). Oil on board. Framed. Signed verso.

Nicely painted early American impressionist view of Brooklyn and the Hudson River by Martin Petersen (1866 - 1956). Oil on board. Framed. Signed verso.

Impressive early Italian impressionist seaside portrait painting. Oil on board. Framed. Measuring 7.25H by 10.75L.

Antique American impressionist seascape oil painting by Ralph Von Lehmden (Born 1908). Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Measuring 15 by 22 inches overall and 13 by 20 painting alone.

"Le Rouge Cloitre sous la neige" oil painting on canvas by Louis Clesse 20Th c. Wonderfull oil on canvas by Louis Clesse , Belgian School (1889 -1961 ). Clesse was a Belgian figurat...

This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. Embark on a journey of nautical elegance with Juan del Pozo's ...

This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. "London Bridges" by Juan Del Pozo is a captivating original ci...

A stunning jewel and pertinent example of Berthelsen's charming New York City scenes. Here we find a The Plaza hotel and the Manhattan buildings depicted in the far background with pops of colors shinning through the lights and magic of the city. The artist was truly a master of capturing New York in all of its glory throughout the seasons. This piece is executed whimsically, yet dramatically evoking an emotion of wonder and beauty. This piece is signed lower right by the artist and it also bears the reproduction right's stamp on the reverse. It is titled on the back and it comes housed in a beautiful French giltwood frame with linen liner and hanging wire on verso ready to be displayed. Art measures 6.5 x 8 inches Frame measures 12 x 14 inches Johann Berthelsen was born in Copenhagen in 1883, the 7th of seven children, to Conrad and Dorothea Karen Berthelsen. His parents were involved in artistic and professional circles. In 1890, his mother brought the children to America, settling in Manistee, Michigan, with her sister's family. They would eventually move to Manitowoc, Wisconsin, a city on the shore of Lake Michigan. As a teenager, Johann was actively involved in choirs and singing groups. And he always loved to draw and paint, and while he was too impatient to take well to schoolwork, and never went beyond the 5th grade. Although he worked in several trades, Johann's mind and heart were always with the arts. As his voice matured, he also always wanted to be an actor, and at the age of 18 moved to Chicago where he reconnected with an old friend who was studying voice at the Chicago Musical...