John Prentiss Benson Beachside Oil Painting, 1923

Item Details

John Prentiss Benson (American, 1865-1947)
Untitled, 1923
Oil painting on paperboard
Signed to the lower left

John Prentiss Benson studied in Paris during the early 1880s before returning to the United States to practice architecture. He designed hospitals, homes, schools, and more, before finally switching to painting. After moving to Maine, his art took on the subjects of marine landscapes, nautical scenes, and beachside portraits. His work is collected by various public and private collectors.

Condition

- wear to edges of frame; surface wear present to painting; craquelure present throughout painting due to natural drying process; dust and accretions present painting and frame.

Dimensions

- measures frame; visible image measures 12.25" W x 9.25" H.

Item #

ITMG273859