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"Venice I" by American Impressionist Leif Nilsson, Oil Paint on Panel

Creator: Leif Nilsson
Offered by: Robert James Walsh & Company

Description
This colorful American Impressionist view of Venice is by contemporary artist Leif Nilsson of Chester, Connecticut. The painting is entitled on the reverse as "Venice I". It is one of several views of Venice he made while on a painting journey through Europe. Nilsson is famous for catching the light at different times of the day at the same locale, using short, expressive and bold brush strokes. He also made the frame in his studio for this painting, as he does for all his paintings. The mellow gold frame compliments the colors of his Italianate palette.

This painting is #1590 in his own catalog of works, and is done on a 9.25" x 13.25" panel. The overall size including the 3" frame is listed above.
in The painting is signed on the lower right "L Nilsson". On the reverse side there is a small white label with further information as you can see in the photograph. Also on the reverse side, there is a minor tear in the paper backing of 1/5" near the center. The painting and frame are in fine condition.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Notes:	See photographs, lower right corner.
Origin:	United States
Period:	1980-1999
Materials:	Oil paint on artists' panel framed with artist's self-made frame.
Condition:	Good. Normal vintage condition with no issues.
Creation Date:	1995
Styles / Movements:	Modern
Dealer Reference #:	CJWS-14-3
Incollect Reference #:	496023

Dimensions

W.	12.13 in;	H.	16.13 in;	D.	1.4 in;
W.	30.81 cm;	H.	40.97 cm;	D.	3.56 cm;

Message from Seller:

Robert James Walsh & Company is a thirty-year-old Vermont business dealing in antiques, art, and modernism. Robert Walsh, owner, is also an Accredited Member of Appraisers Association of America, as well as a respected consultant. We have participated in many international trade shows in the US and Canada.