Charles H Woodbury Marine White House Oil on Board Estate Stamped CHW-40 Framed

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A lovely and serene oil painting on board titled "Marine, White House" by American artist Charles Herbert Woodbury. Original gallery … Read more A lovely and serene oil painting on board titled "Marine, White House" by American artist Charles Herbert Woodbury. Original gallery tag on verso from Vase Galleries in Boston. Estate stamped CHW-40. Impressionistic brush strokes of aqua, turquoise, and lavender hues creates a calming ocean scene. Woodbury is known for his marine painting scenes and these subject matter are highly sought after within the artist's oeuvre. In his later years he spent his winters in the Caribbean sailing from island to island painting watercolor studies of the beaches and towns. Dimensions: 17.5"w x 1.5"d x 16"h (framed). In very good vintage condition.

Charles Herbert Woodbury (1864-1940) was an American painter. He is best known for his landscapes and seascapes of New England. Woodbury's work was influenced by both the Hudson River School and European Impressionism. He is considered to be one of the most important American painters of the 20th century. He engaged in over 100 solo exhibitions throughout his career, and was included in all of the major invitational and juried shows throughout the country. His work may be found currently in The Art Institute of Chicago, The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art among many others. See less