1975 Original Henry Parker Coastal Oil Painting - "Misty Stilt House"

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This evocative original oil painting by American artist Henry Parker (1938–2021) captures the ethereal stillness of a coastal morning. Dated … Read more This evocative original oil painting by American artist Henry Parker (1938–2021) captures the ethereal stillness of a coastal morning. Dated 1975, the work features Parker’s celebrated "sfumato" technique, where thin glazes of oil paint are blended to create a translucent, foggy atmosphere. A lone stilt house and a quiet rowboat emerge from the mist, offering a sense of serene solitude. Parker’s academic background in England and his subsequent scholarship to the University of Miami’s Lowe Gallery are evident in the sophisticated tonal control of this piece.

Artist: Henry Parker (Signed & Dated 1975)

Period: 1970s

Styles: Mid-Century Modern, Nautical, Realism

Place of Origin: United States (Florida)

Materials: Oil on Canvas, Wood Frame

Dimensions: 17"H x 8.25"W x 2"D

Excellent original vintage condition. The paint surface is stable and clean with no signs of age-related cracking. The frame is structurally sound with very minor surface wear consistent with its 50-year history. See less