“Bambi”, by Artist Joseph Crilleys, Oil on Board Dated 1988

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A colorful rendering of a fishing boat painted in France in 1988 by New Hope artist Joseph Crilley. This oil … Read more A colorful rendering of a fishing boat painted in France in 1988 by New Hope artist Joseph Crilley. This oil on board is a charming portrait of an old boat executed in rich jewel tones. Signed front and back and dated and painted during one of the artists many trips abroad. Crilley has an extensive and impressive auction record. The image size is 6” x 9”; outside measurements of the silvery frame are 10” x 14”. A beautiful little jewel of a painting.

Joseph Crilley was a successful photographer, painter, illustrator, and writer. Known for his vibrant colors and realistic style, Crilley studied art in night classes until World War II interrupted his plans. He enlisted in the service and was assigned to Europe as a paratrooper. Crilley's later travels in Europe resulted in beautifully detailed pen and ink drawings of the great cathedrals. Best known for his realistic images of towns and street scenes, some of his earlier work employed the tromp l'oeil style, depicting objects in such lifelike detail so much so that someone once tried to pick up his painting of a one-dollar bill.

Crilley moved to New Hope in 1948, where he began painting in earnest and taught art at the New Hope-Solebury High School. He left teaching to become a photographer, continuing to paint and exhibit while pursuing a very active photography career. In addition to his professional assignments, he produced a book of his photographs and wrote articles for local papers accompanied by his photos. An avid fisherman, Crilley wrote articles on the sport for the Lambertville Beacon and illustrated the subject for several magazines. See less