William Lester Stevens

"Fall Landscape", William Lester Stevens: Rockport-born Cape Ann School artist

Painting is 13x16 inches w/o frame "Mending Nets" is a Rockport, Massachusetts marine seascape of fishermen working on Bearskin Neck from approx. 1930s. Wonderfully rendered figures working are the main subject - the town of Rockport's church steeples stand in the background. Also, as an added bonus, the artist sketched...

A Harbor Scene, painted by Gertrude Peters, subject "Mid-day" done 1924

Beautiful landscape by the renowned Massachusetts artist, Bernard Corey. Painting is 9 inches by 14 inches; with frame its 17 inches by 22 inches. Classic subject matter, wonderfully painted. Housed in a new hand-carved 22k gold leaf closed corner arts and crafts style frame...

Chris Long transitioned from a ten-year career as a sculptor and mold maker to embark on a self-taught journey into the world of painting in New Orleans in ...

A lovely plein air landscape painting from the 1930s of a cabin amongst the eucalyptus trees in Old Laguna Beach, California. Oil on canvas ...

An oil painting on board by Irving Manoir depicting a California landscape with hay shocks circa the 1940s. Irving Kraut Manoir earned a reputation as painter and art teacher, and ...

This artwork Titled "Sausalito, CA" c.1940 is an oil painting on cardboard panel by noted California artist Carl M. Thorp, 1912-1989. It is signed at the lower right corner by the artist. The panel size is 16 x 20 inches, framed size is 26.5 x 30.5 inches. Framed in a wooden brownish gold frame, with beige color liner. It is in excellent condition. About the artist: Carl Thorp (1912–1989) was an American artist who became known for Impressionist landscapes of California, sometimes referred to as California Scene Painting, as well as New York City, Boston and New Orleans Cityscapes. He was born in Lubbock, Texas on November 14, 1912. Active in California between 1928 and 1957, Carl Thorp studied at the Academy of Fine Art in San Diego with Maurice Braun and Alfred Mitchell...

This artworl "Landscape" c. 1935 is an oil painting on hardboard by renown California artist Frank Joseph Girardin, 1856-1945. It is signed at the lower right corner. The hardboard size is 20 x 30 inches, framed size is 30.5 x 40.5 inches. Framed in a wooden beige frame, with fabric liner. It is in excellent condition. About the artist: Born in Louisville, Kentucky in 1856, Frank joseph Girardin began his art instruction in 1870 under Frank Noble and later Frank Duveneck at the Cincinnati Art Academy. A semi-pro baseball player in Cincinnati, he was best known for his beautiful landscapes of both Indiana and California. An extremely active participant in the development of the Art Association of Richmond and original member of the local Sketch Club, he served on the Board of Directors of Art Association for several years. He was considered ranked next to the late John E. Bundy in talent and skill by the former Art Association Director, Mrs. Ella Bond Johnston. It was during his time in Indiana, that he received the most recognition for his work. In 1903, he won first prize for his painting, "Lingering Snow" at the Cincinnati Art Club Show. This would be one of numerous prizes and awards the he would receive during his time in Indiana, including the coveted Mary T...