Antique Folk Art Seascape With Sailboat, Framed (Oil on Board)

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Antique Folk Art Seascape with Sailboat

Oil on board
Dimensions: 17 x 13.6 inches
Medium: Oil on board
Framing: Original … Read more Antique Folk Art Seascape with Sailboat

Oil on board
Dimensions: 17 x 13.6 inches
Medium: Oil on board
Framing: Original dark-stained hardwood frame, likely mahogany-stained tiger maple. Minor losses to corners and a hairline split approximately one inch in length in the upper right quadrant; structurally stable and presents well.

Description:
This 19th-century folk art seascape depicts a tranquil expanse of water (most likely a lake) flanked by wooded shorelines and rocky outcroppings. At the compositional center, a solitary sailboat static in the water.

Art Historical Context:
Though rooted in the vernacular tradition of American folk art, the painting demonstrates a refined understanding of perspective and atmospheric depth—elements seldom emphasized in naïve or self-taught work of this genre. The treatment of space, combined with the idyllic natural setting, aligns the piece with the Romantic pastoral aesthetic, while retaining the sincerity and simplicity characteristic of early folk traditions.

Provenance and Condition:
The painting remains housed in what appears to be its original frame, exhibiting age-appropriate wear consistent with 19th-century craftsmanship. The overall condition is stable, with no significant loss to the painted surface. See less