Mary Reardon 1993 Original Painting on Canvas, Seascape

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This stunning vintage acrylic painting on canvas by American artist Mary Reardon (1912–2002) captures a radiant coastal sunset with breathtaking … Read more This stunning vintage acrylic painting on canvas by American artist Mary Reardon (1912–2002) captures a radiant coastal sunset with breathtaking intensity and warmth. Reardon's masterful use of bold, glowing colors transforms the seascape into a dreamlike vision, where jagged cliffs and scattered islands are bathed in vibrant hues of gold, orange, and violet.

The sun, low on the horizon, casts shimmering reflections across the water’s surface, guiding the viewer’s eye into the distance and evoking a deep sense of peace and timelessness. The interplay of light and shadow across the landforms highlights Reardon's distinct style—both expressive and meditative—marking this work as a powerful homage to nature's majesty and her lifelong devotion to artistic storytelling.

Framed measuring 41" x 33.5" & painting measures 40" x 32.5".

Nicely framed. The frame has some scuffs and scratches. The painting has some minor scratches. The canvas in the upper-right corner is little bit waved. Please see the photos, they are part of the description.

Signed and dated in the lower right corner: Mary A.Reardon 1993. Titled on verso.

Mary A. Reardon, of Quincy, MA. Reardon is a well-listed American artist who was a muralist, designer, and illustrator of children's books. Reardon attended Yale University's art program and then went on to train in the art of mural painting with the internationally well-known Mexican muralist painter David Alfaro Siqueiros in Mexico City. She was heavily influenced by the humanist ideals and figurative approach of W.P.A. era socially concerned mural painting, sponsored by the U.S. government.
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