R. A. Draper Landscape Acrylic Painting "Thomas Point Lighthouse, Chesapeake..."
Robert A. Draper, Sr (August 8,1933 – May 6, 2022)
Thomas Point Lighthouse, Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, late 20th century
Acrylic on canvas
Signed to lower right
Label to verso
Robert A. Draper, Sr (August 8,1933 – May 6, 2022)
While his day job was a Locomotive Engineer for the CSX Railroad, his passion was painting. Although self-taught, he received praise as a local artist from galleries in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic.
He had a special way representing the mood of water, ponds, sunsets, lakes and the seas. And more than anything, he excelled in making his skies feel alive.
His subject matter was varied, but often included boats, sea gulls, and especially lighthouses.
Actively painted over a span of 60 years.
Condition
- discoloration throughout; crushed impasto to center left; abrasions to frame; stains and abrasions to verso; tear to lower margin of label to verso.
Dimensions
12.5" W x 10.75" H x 1.25" D
- measures frame; sight measures 9.5"W x 7.75"H.
Item not examined outside of mounting. Please note: If the winning bidder selects the warehouse transfer option, the item will be available for pickup at the selected warehouse three business days after payment has been finalized.
Robert A. Draper, Sr (August 8,1933 – May 6, 2022)
Thomas Point Lighthouse, Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, late 20th century
Acrylic on canvas
Signed to lower right
Label to verso
Robert A. Draper, Sr (August 8,1933 – May 6, 2022)
While his day job was a Locomotive Engineer for the CSX Railroad, his passion was painting. Although self-taught, he received praise as a local artist from galleries in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic.
He had a special way representing the mood of water, ponds, sunsets, lakes and the seas. And more than anything, he excelled in making his skies feel alive.
His subject matter was varied, but often included boats, sea gulls, and especially lighthouses.
Actively painted over a span of 60 years.
Condition
- discoloration throughout; crushed impasto to center left; abrasions to frame; stains and abrasions to verso; tear to lower margin of label to verso.
Dimensions
12.5" W x 10.75" H x 1.25" D
- measures frame; sight measures 9.5"W x 7.75"H.
Item not examined outside of mounting. Please note: If the winning bidder selects the warehouse transfer option, the item will be available for pickup at the selected warehouse three business days after payment has been finalized.
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