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Rare Large Townscape View, “Elmwood Avenue Trolley, Roger Williams Park"

Creator: Albert Leroy Bodwell
Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Description
Providence, Rhode Island
Signed (l.l.): A. L. Bodwell, ‘89
Watercolor on paper
40” x 63 ¾” with frame
Over-all in great condition, uniform toning and some foxing. Appears to be in the original frame.
Although little is known about Albert Leroy Bodwell, he was a very talented draftsman and watercolorist. With accurate precision and great attention to detail, this townscape view of Providence captures Victorian life during the late 19th century.

Item ID: WoA-WoP-WC 118

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States, Rhode Island
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Watercolor on paper
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Victorian, Folk Art
Dealer Reference #:	WoA-WoP-WC 118
Incollect Reference #:	746954

Dimensions

W.	63.75 in;	H.	40 in;
W.	161.93 cm;	H.	101.6 cm;

Message from Seller:

Jeffrey Tillou Antiques was established in 1992. The three story historic building located “on the green” in Litchfield, features an extensive inventory of Americana from the 18th and early 19th centuries. Here you will find an extraordinary collection of furniture, folk art, weathervanes, sculpture, Oriental carpets, and related decorative pieces as well as distinctive European furniture and original works of art.

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