David Solomon (1976, American)

Windsurfers at Laguna Beach , National Academy, National Watercolor Society

1981

'Parisian Street Scene', watercolour on art paper, by Roland DuBuc (circa 1970s). This artwork is a delightful depiction of a Parisian street which scales the hill to the neighbourhood of Montmartre, the home of the basilica of Sacré-Cœur. DuBuc's artworks serve as a love letter to the city of Paris and are recognised by his incredibly charming style. The signed artwork is in good overall condition and has been newly framed with anti-reflective glass. Please enjoy the many photos accompanying this listing. Upon request a video of the piece may be provided. About the Artist: Roland DuBuc (1924-1998), French artist, the sixth of 13 children and son of a construction worker. The very precariousness of the family's financial situation forced him to go to work at the age of 14. In extreme poverty, he moved to Rouen where he was lodged by the Salvation Army. During that time he struck up friendships with several artists who gave him advice and taught him techniques of drawing. He moved to other cities later where he met painters including, among others, Fred Pailhès...

Architectural Illustration of Cape Cod Style Barn House with Dormers in Gouache Detailed, idyllic illustration of a two story suburban house by F. Knowles (20th Century). A house wi...

Two Mid Century Rural Landscapes in Watercolor on Paper Two lovely watercolors by Beverly Lyons (American, 20th Century). In the top watercolor, an expansive sky sits above a strip ...

Orange Poppies in a Vase, Modernist Still Life in Watercolor on Paper A vibrant watercolor still life with a vase filled with orange poppies on a carnation pink background with abstract leaves of teal blue and purple, by California artist, Lucile Marie Johnston (1907-1994, American). Signature, "L. Johnston '74" at the bottom left and "Lucile Johnston" on the back. Presented in a new cream mat with foam core backing. Mat size: 24"H x 20"W Paper size: 16"H x 12"W Born in Santa Rosa, California on May 26, 1907, Lucile Johnston settled in Glendale 1930-1939, later moving to Carmel and then Pacific Grove in Monterey County, California where she remained. she managed Marsh's Oriental Antiques Shop...

Red Rock Canyon River, Modernist Landscape in Watercolor on Paper A vibrant watercolor landscape with a river running through a red rock canyon, by California artist, Lucile Marie Johnston (1907-1994, American). Signature, "Lucile Johnston 1976" at the bottom left. Presented in a beige mat with foam core backing. Mat size: 22"H x 28"W Paper size: 15.25"H x 22.25"W Born in Santa Rosa, California on May 26, 1907, Lucile Johnston settled in Glendale 1930-1939, later moving to Carmel and then Pacific Grove in Monterey County, California where she remained. she managed Marsh's Oriental Antiques Shop...

French Coastal Scene in Brittany with a merchant ship onloading fish and people by an unknown artist. A sailing vessel is anchored at a beach. A r...

Farm in Autumn with Corn and Pumpkins in Watercolor on Heavy Paper Colorful landscape of a farm in autumn with pumpkins by Les (Leslie Luverne) Anderso...

"Our Model T Garage" - Watercolor Landscape on Paper A rust-red barn sits below an autumn canopy of trees with contrasting blue background. Cool hues cast deep, brooding shadows opp...

An Enlightening Afternoon Near Oregonia - Watercolor Landscape on Paper A cool pond and walking trail sprawl below an autumn canopy of trees in complementary reds and purples accent...

Orlando Norie. Scottish ( b.1832 - d.1901 ). Royal Canadian Horse Artillery Officer. Watercolor. Signed Lower Right. Image size: 5.9 inches x 4.1 inches ( 15cm x 10.5cm ). Frame size: 11.4 inches x 9.3 inches ( 29cm x 23.5cm ). Available for sale; this original painting is by Orlando Norie and dates from the 1870s. The watercolor is presented and supplied in a sympathetic contemporary frame (which is shown in these photographs), mounted using conservation materials and behind non-reflective Tru Vue UltraVue® UV70 glass. This antique painting is in very good condition, commensurate with its age. It wants for nothing and is supplied ready to hang and display. The watercolor is signed lower right. Orlando Norie is considered to have been one of the foremost illustrators of the British army in the 19th century, with thousands of watercolors to his credit in public and private collections. His pictures are highly sought after and command high prices. He was a descendant of the celebrated Edinburgh family of artists and designers, son of Sir Robert Norie and a descendant of James Norie the Elder. He was born in Bruges, and may have spent time with his family in France and Belgium. From about 1870 he produced works from a rented studio close to the army barracks in Aldershot, but also travelled and was active in Dunkirk. Lithographs were made from his drawings of the battles of the Alma, Balaklava and Inkerman in the Crimean War. © Big Sky Fine Art Norie is best known for his prolific output of battle paintings and accurate and detailed illustrations of military...