George Howell Gay Oil Painting

Item Details

George Howell Gay (New York, Wisconsin; 1858-1931)
Untitled, early 20th century
Oil painting on unstretched canvas
Signed to the lower left

An oil painting on unstretched canvas by well-listed artist George Howell Gay (American, 1858-1931), dated early 20th century. The work depicts a seascape comprised of a tranquil turquoise ocean covered by a cloudy sky and subtly illuminated with warm hues. This piece is signed ‘Geo Howell Gay’ to the lower left. The composition is presented beneath matting, behind glass, housed in a gilt wooden frame.

George Howell Gay was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and later settled in Bronxville, New York. He is best known for his watercolor landscapes and seascapes along the New England coast.

Condition

- minor wear, minor scratches and negligible finish loss throughout the frame; stains, discoloration, and wear throughout the matting; negligible discoloration, minor creases and minor paint loss throughout the composition.

Dimensions

- measures the frame; sight size 16" W x 11.5" H.

Item #

18DCC659-541