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The Flood Rushes In - Disaster Landscape in Acrylic on Canvas

1960s

$950
£712.31
€825.81
CA$1,325.78
A$1,480.77
CHF 769.45
MX$18,032.79
NOK 9,773.77
SEK 9,209.71
DKK 6,161.58
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Dramatic depiction of a flood by an unknown artist (20th Century). Flood waters have risen and are rushing through a town, with rain still falling. One house is still standing, but another red one is completely upended and being caried away. Power lines are falling, and there is debris in the water. This piece was painted by the same artist as LU54210597712 Unsigned. Canvas size: 18"H x 34"W
  • Creation Year:
    1960s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 34 in (86.36 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
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  • Condition:
    Minor corner wear. Painting has been professionally cleaned and treated with UV-resistant varnish.
  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DBH74421stDibs: LU54211167562

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