Joseph Pennell 1883 Original Watercolor of the Arles Roman Amphitheatre, France

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Original 1883 watercolor by American artist Joseph Pennell (1857–1926) depicting the Roman Amphitheatre in Arles, France during a traditional Camargue … Read more Original 1883 watercolor by American artist Joseph Pennell (1857–1926) depicting the Roman Amphitheatre in Arles, France during a traditional Camargue festival. Created during Pennell’s early European period, the work balances architectural precision with lively figural detail.

The watercolor is signed and inscribed lower left and is presented in a classic gold-tone frame with neutral beige matting. The piece is framed without glass, allowing the surface texture and brushwork to be viewed directly. Ready to hang.

A professional appraisal completed in June 2024 places the work within an auction value range of $1,500–$2,500, with an insurance replacement value of $3,000. Appraisal documentation is available upon request.

An authentic original work — not a reproduction — and a strong example of Pennell’s European architectural subjects. Well suited for traditional, European, or architectural interiors.

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Artist: Joseph Pennell (American, 1857–1926)
Date: 1883
Medium: Watercolor on paper
Subject: Roman Amphitheatre, Arles, France
Signature: Signed and inscribed lower left
Frame: Gold-tone frame with beige matting (included); no glass
Dimensions (framed): 21" H × 26" W × 0.75" D
Condition: Very good antique condition consistent with age. Minor wear present, including two old tape marks on the mat and a small tear at the lower right margin.
Shipping: Ships fully insured and professionally packed for fine art See less