Lucien Whiting Powell (American, 1846-1930) Joppa from the Sea

Description:

Lucien Whiting Powell (American, 1846-1930)

Joppa from the Sea
Signed "Lucien W Po..." l.l., titled on a presentation plaque.
Oil on canvas, 24 x 43 1/2 in. (61.0 x 110.5 cm),framed.
Condition: Retouch primarily to the sky, craquelure.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Broadly brushed retouch to the sky, with two spots to u.r. quadrant, the larger measuring 1 in. diameter and the smaller being a line measuring 1/2 inch. There are also about 15 small dots scattered in the water, primarily to lower center and lower right. Small paint loss measuring 1/16 in. located below and slightly to the right of the signature l.l. Craquelure, which is primarily vertical, is more visible in the center of the sky and shows subtle tenting.


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