The composition features an elegant river or lake landscape shrouded in misty light, with beautifully rendered trees reflecting softly onto the water’s surface against a mountainous backdrop. The piece is signed by the artist in the lower right corner.
You are buying a original painting by William Merrit Post signed W Post size is 10″ x 19 1/2 » painting plus frame . sold as seen in photo no returns best regards.
Listed American Landscape Artist William Merritt Post* Signed, on lower right, this Marvelous Antique Tonalist (an artistic style that American artists used to paint landscape forms with an overall tone of colored atmosphere or mist, 1880 – 1915) Lake/River Landscape, in the Classic style of late 19th C. American Landscape artists and also influenced by the Hudson River School of Art. It is an Original Oil on Board. We believe it dates to the turn of the 19th/20th centuries. Forested islands are nestled in wide but placid body of water (possibly the Bantam River) with a sailboat in the distance. Low mountains act as a backdrop to this idyllic vista. Wonderful work on the water reflections, giving depth and reality to the piece. Substantial 3″ Wide, 2 3/4″ Deep – Antiqued Gold Carved/Embossed Scoop moulding is included complimentary in this listing. It is in Fair Antique condition with some areas of missing decoration (see images). Board measures 10 X 18 3/4 and is in Good to Very Good Antique condition.Outside measure of the frame is 15 3/4 X 24 3/4 and is in Fair Antique condition w/ apparent damages.Please carefully examine all images for condition. *William Merritt Post (1856 – 1935) was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1856. He was an accomplished tonalist painter known for his quiet and poetic rural landscapes. He studied at the Art Students’ League in NYC with James Carroll Beckwith. Early on in his career he fell under the influence of Hugh Bolton-Jones, who also became a lifelong friend. Post’s fondness for the rural landscape with the ever-present meandering stream, generally in autumn colors, dominated much of his life’s output.Post at first worked out of New York City, making frequent forays to New Jersey and Connecticut. In 1912, he settled in rural West Morris, Connecticut where the Bantam River became the dominant theme in his landscapes.Almost every year from 1883 until his death, Post exhibited at the National Academy of Design. He exhibited widely at all the major venues including the New York Watercolor Club, the Salmagundi Club, the New York Society of Painters and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. A major retrospective of Post was held at the Mattatuck Museum in 1998. Combined Shipping Discount Policy: 20% off all combinable items. Check out our other art work auctions. You never know the gems you will find! No International Shipping. Continental Shipping Only (Contiguous U.S. 48 States). Alaska & Hawaii may increase shipping charge. All returns must be pre-approved. Full refund if item is not as described. Apologies but NYS residents must pay 8.875% NYS sales tax. Payment expected 3 days after end of auction or the item will be re-listed. We reserve the right to remove glass/frame from the Artwork to Protect Artwork from damage and/or decrease shipping charges. Each and Every day we strive for 5 ☆’s. Please contact us if you feel we have not achieved the full 5 ☆’s as 110% Customer Satisfaction is our mission!