Late 19th Century Victorian Hand-Colored Portrait Print of a Woman with Flowers, Framed

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This is an antique hand-colored print or photograph by William Haskell Coffin known for his paintings and illustrations of pretty … Read more This is an antique hand-colored print or photograph by William Haskell Coffin known for his paintings and illustrations of pretty girls. In a period metal frame with glass and a self-hanger on the back.

"William Henry “Haskell” Coffin (1878-1941) was a well-known American painter and illustrator in the early 20th century. Born in Charleston, South Carolina, Coffin’s parents moved his family to Washington, D.C. while he was still very young. There, he studied at the Corcoran School of Art in the nation’s capital and had a particular affinity for portraiture. Afterwards, Coffin briefly returned to Charleston to earn some money painting portraits of high society women, showcasing his talent. In 1902, he set out for Paris to continue his studies and perfect his oil paintings.

William “Haskell” Coffin, produced some of the most admired American female portraiture of the 20th century. His beloved style and “Coffin Girls” could be found on calendars, sheet music, magazines, and more famously on posters. Works such as his WWI poster, Joan of Arc Saved France, showcase his particular style, figures, and clientele." courtesy https://www.great-republic.com/blogs/news/haskell-coffin-an-impactful-style See less