American Antique Folk Art Sandpaper Seascape Painting, 19th Century
American Antique Folk Art Sandpaper Seascape Painting, 19th Century
Sale Price:$550.00 Original Price:$695.00
A large mid 19th century grisaille seascape in a rare technique called sandpaper “painting,” basically a technique of charcoal drawing with marble dust, with the surface of the paper covered with fine grit like sandpaper. In this example, a harbor scene from antiquity shows distinctive boats docked amid grand classical architectural structures, against a dramatic sunset. Some wear, creasing to the paper, wear to the gilded frame.
H: 21 W: 25 D: 1 ¼
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