In the spring of 1910 Schmitz-Pleis and fellow friend/artist Walter Hugo Ophey travelled to Italy, where—inspired by the Neo-Impressionists—the present work was painted. Their objective was to capture the Italian landscape in sunlight, which was beautifully achieved in this work.
Harold Stephenson was a California based painter born in the year of 1908. He studied in the Art Students League located in New York City and later attended Academie des Beaux Arts located in Paris.
Charming 1960’s to 1970’s still life oil painting depicting apples, pears and two ceramic pitchers on a rustic table. Original and one of a kind. Rendered in lovely earthy tones. Signed in the upper left.
The painting is artist-signed, adding a personal touch to the piece. Item(s) in pictures are the exact item(s) you will receive.
This is a gorgeous painting in good condition. The use of the monochromatic sepia tones and the play of the light and highlights creates an almost ethereal atmosphere. The paint is in good condition.