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FA0009 |
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| Artist: |
Ray Anthony Grathwol
(American) 1900-1992 |
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| Title: |
Marble Head Lighthouse with Boats |
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| Date of work: |
Uncertain |
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| Medium: |
Oil on board. |
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| Image size: |
12" x 20" (30.5 cm x 50.8 cm) (H x W) |
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| Signature: |
Signed l.r. |
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| Biography: |
Born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, Ray Grathwol came to
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and work in Akron, Ohio. He was a self-taught painter who
depicted primarily Ohio scenes. Many of his works are in frames made
by Grathwol himself. He was a member of the Akron Society of Arts.
Although he exhibited extensively (Carnegie Institute, World’s Fair in
New York, Canton Art Institute, Parkersburg Fine Art Center, Massillon
Museum, Ohio University, Akron Art Institute) and won many prizes, he
did not sell many of his paintings. Only recently, following the
artist’s death in 1992, have his works been much more widely
appreciated and sought after. A good number have been coming out of
the artist’s estate, and more and more they appear in fine galleries
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| JMBG Notes: |
This is one of
Grathwol’s Ohio water scenes. Again, the artist |
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picked an evening, with a glassy calm lake surface, and
mirroring reflections. Nothing is easier or more pleasing than
projecting oneself into the depth of this relaxing work of art. |
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| Presentation:
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Framed in original frame made by the artist. As
acquired. |
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Refinished by JMB Galleries, Inc. |
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| Condition: |
Excellent. |
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| Provenance: |
Private owner. |
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| Price: |
$480.00 US |
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| Details: |
Click Here for More Detail |
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Framed View |
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References: [1]Who Was Who in American Art; [2]AskArt.com. |
