George Willoughby Maynard (1843-1923) - Framed Graphite Drawing, View of Venice - $3,286 - (Bradford on Avon, ENG)
Home Paintings Drawings Prints Other Mixed Media Antiques Textile Art Other Art View All Artworks George Willoughby Maynard (1843-1923) - Framed Graphite Drawing, View of Venice Click an Image to See it Full-size Details Payment Shipping Terms of Sale View in Room Description A beautifully drawn view of the Grand Canal in Venice, drawn in graphite with delicate highlights of body colour. Excellently presented in a cream mount and simple gold frame. Inscribed and dated. On wove. Condition In fine condition.Collection Information From a large album of drawings variously dated mid to late 19th century. Many are inscribed. The drawings were all pasted down to both sides of sheets which were disintegrating. The individual drawings were removed from the backing sheets and cleaned.Biography George Willoughby Maynard was an American artist born in Washington in 1843. He studied at the National Academy of Design in New York City before traveling widely in Europe. His travels took him to Italy, France, Hungary, as well as Greece, Turkey and the Black Sea. He spent the longest stretch in Antwerp where he studied at the Royal Academy. Sulis Fine Art are excited to bring you this collection of drawings and watercolours by Maynard, many of which depict his travels. There are a large number depicting Antwerp and various location in the United States. Maynard is well known as a muralist and one is his best known murals is on display in the Library of Congress. His paintings are held in notable public collections including ‘In Strange Seas’ at the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art and this portrait of Francis Davis Millet which is held by the Smithsonian. Maynard was a hugely accomplished artist. He was an Academician at the National Academy where he taught various classes. On top of this, he was a member of the Society of American Artists and the American Watercolour Society. You can view our full collection of these here. Details Size: 17 x 22.5cm (6.7" x 8.9")Framed Size: …
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