Mae Connor (American, 1936–2017) Impressionist Beach Scene Oil Painting
A charming impressionist-style oil painting by Mae Connor (American, 1936–2017) depicting three young girls playing hand-in-hand along the shoreline. Rendered in the artist’s characteristic soft pastel palette of blues, pinks, sea greens, and pale violets, the composition beautifully captures the movement of the children against the reflective wet sand and calm ocean beyond. Executed with loose expressive brushwork and visible impasto texture, the work is signed “M. Connor” lower right, Size: 26 x 41 in.
Condition
The painting is in overall good decorative condition. Surface presents well with stable paint layers and attractive visible impasto texture throughout. Minor scattered surface wear and light frame abrasions consistent with age and display use. No obvious tears, punctures, or major paint loss observed from the front.
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A charming impressionist-style oil painting by Mae Connor (American, 1936–2017) depicting three young girls playing hand-in-hand along the shoreline. Rendered in the artist’s characteristic soft pastel palette of blues, pinks, sea greens, and pale violets, the composition beautifully captures the movement of the children against the reflective wet sand and calm ocean beyond. Executed with loose expressive brushwork and visible impasto texture, the work is signed “M. Connor” lower right, Size: 26 x 41 in.
Condition
The painting is in overall good decorative condition. Surface presents well with stable paint layers and attractive visible impasto texture throughout. Minor scattered surface wear and light frame abrasions consistent with age and display use. No obvious tears, punctures, or major paint loss observed from the front.