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Icelandic Countryside, Watercolor by Thomas B. Gay c. 1943

$1,400
£1,076.97
€1,250.06
CA$1,974.33
A$2,211.59
CHF 1,161.61
MX$26,892.18
NOK 14,709.71
SEK 13,963.47
DKK 9,329.68

About the Item

A watercolor landscape depicting a farm in the Icelandic countryside. The painting was a gift from the artist Thomas B. Gay, who was stationed with the 624th Eng. Camouflage Company, stationed in Reykjavik, Iceland in 1943. Sight 17 ¾ by 21 ¾ inches Frame 23 ⅜ by 27 ⅜ inches Thomas B. Gay(1917-2006) Born in Richmond, VA. He studied painting at Amagansett Art School, Long Island; Yale School of Fine arts; and the Ringling School of Art in Sarasota, FL. He served in the Army during WWII and was stationed in Iceland in 1942. When he returned from the war, he taught art in the Richmond Public Schools for thirty-one years. Later in life, he studied and wrote poetry which he continued until age 83.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27.38 in (69.55 cm)Width: 23.38 in (59.39 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1943
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The painting is in good condition with some toning from age. The framing is acceptable with some minor wear, scuffs, and loose corners on the frame.
  • Seller Location:
    Savannah, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9288245581302

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