1940s Marina Oil Painting, by James Francis Barker

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… look at that sky! beautiful original James Francis Barker (American 1871-1950) marina oil painting on stretched canvas. signed lower … Read more … look at that sky! beautiful original James Francis Barker (American 1871-1950) marina oil painting on stretched canvas. signed lower right corner, untitled. listed artist, find more information in his bio below.

approx: 25” x 18” framed

condition notes: light vintage wear as shown, note there are two small holes in the painting and areas of light wear on the canvas, also there is crackle in the oil paint but no peeling or loss of paint, overall still very sturdy.

About James Francis Barker … b. 1871 - d. 1950

James F. Barker’s lineage traces back to eleven of the original Nantucket settlers. With a degree in mechanical engineering and graduate degree in architecture, his career was centered among institutes of higher learning. Barker was also a skilled painter and a talented photographer. The artist exhibited his work during the summer months at the Eagle’s Wing Studio on Union Street, having named the studio after a steamer, which had been captained by his grandfather. James F. Barker died in his Rochester home at the age of 78 and is interred on Nantucket. Barker specialized in waterfront, wharf, and beach scenes. See less