George Campbell 1965 Oil Painting of Harbor Scene

Item Details

George Campbell (Ireland; 1917 – 1979)
Untitled (harbor scene)
Oil painting on board
Signed and dated to lower right

Provenance
Private collection (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Purchased from Cowan’s Auctions, Inc., October, 2013

A 1965 oil painting on board by listed artist George Campbell (Ireland; 1917 – 1979). This expressionistic painting features lobster traps piled near a small wooden boat, rendered in bold, textural line work surrounded by pale hues that suggest the surrounding harbor. This work is signed and dated to the lower right. It is presented in a white, painted wood frame with a hanging wire to the verso.

Campbell is considered as one of Ireland’s foremost painters of landscapes and still life compositions. He visited Spain for the first time in 1951, and the art and ambience of the country had such a profound impact on him he returned nearly every following year to study and paint. His works are represented in many distinguished public and private Irish collections.

Condition

- board is slightly bowed. Two small areas of paint loss to upper edge. Accretion across painting and frame. Wear to frame finish.

Dimensions

- measures frame.

Item #

18CIN698-034