Rare Antique Signed Large Wallace Nutting Hand Colored Photograph "Water Maples" - 1909

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Step into a moment of tranquil beauty with this rare and large-format hand-colored photograph by renowned early 20th-century artist-photographer Wallace … Read more Step into a moment of tranquil beauty with this rare and large-format hand-colored photograph by renowned early 20th-century artist-photographer Wallace Nutting, titled "Water Maples." Known for his idyllic pastoral scenes and meticulous attention to natural color, Nutting captured the spirit of New England with a romantic lens that continues to enchant collectors over a century later.

This stunning piece features a serene riverbank flanked by towering maple trees in autumn splendor, their golden leaves mirrored in the still water below. The composition reflects Nutting’s signature balance of soft light, detail, and natural charm—hallmarks that made his works cherished in fine homes across America.

Title: Water Maples (titled in pencil)

Artist: Wallace Nutting (signed in pencil, lower right)

Medium: Original hand-colored photograph

Era: Circa early 1900s

Frame Size: Approx. 27” H x 32” W

Image Size: 15" H x 19" W


The original frame features a beautiful antique green finish with subtle gilt details, complementing the rich earth tones of the photograph. The matting shows some age-related toning consistent with the piece’s history, which adds to its vintage charm.

Perfect for collectors of Americana, early photography, or lovers of peaceful landscape scenes, this piece is both a decorative focal point and a piece of American art history.

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