Howard Russell Butler (American, 1856-1934) oil painting on canvas panel depicting an impressionist coastal scene with the silhouette of a sailboat to the left in striking profile against a vast blue night sky overlaid with rolling gray clouds. A full moon at the center right is partially obscured by the clouds, casting light on the calm ocean below. Signed lower right.
Displayed in a gilt frame with a wide band of subtle texture and a handsome outer border carved with foliate corners.
Dimensions:
Board: 16" H x 21" W
Frame: 25 3/4" H x 30 1/2" W
About the Artist:
Howard Russell Butler was an American artist known for painting seascapes, landscapes, and portraits; and for founding the American Fine Arts Society. He studied at the National Academy of Design, Princeton University, Columbia University, and the Art Students League. Butler's works are included in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, American Museum of Natural History, and Carnegie Lake.
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Condition
Some chipping and losses to the gilt finished frame and gentle wear to the painted finish but overall presents well.
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