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Lot 0141: AMERICAN LANDSCAPE OIL PAINTING BY WILL VAWTER

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Will Vawter, American, 1871 to 1941, oil painting on canvas depicting a forest river landscape. Signed lower right. Framed. Will Vawter is known for Landscape, illustrator genre. A landscape painter known for his loose, Impressionist style, Will Vawter was raised in Greenfield, Indiana and began his career as an illustrator. His first assignments were for James Whitcomb Riley, a successful poet who was also a resident of Greenfield. Vawter moved to Brown County, Indiana in 1908, and for the next fifteen years, he worked on magazine illustration assignments. In 1925, he exhibited and won the prize for best winter scene at the first Hoosier Salon exhibit. He also exhibited at the Brown County Art Gallery Association. Vintage and Modern American Fine Art, Landscape Oil Paintings, Wall Art, and Collectibles. One of a kind artwork.

Overall good vintage condition. Signs of wear and age. Has some stains and craquelures Has scuffs in frame. Refer to photos. Sold as is.
Frame 29 1/2 x 22 3/4 in. Canvas 26 3/8 x 19 3/8 in. All measurements are approximate.

Estimate $100.00-$150.00

Starting Price $50.00