Clifford Bayard

Boston Street Scene

Jean-Yves Commere French, 1920-1986 Lounging by the Water Oil on canvas 13 by 21 ⅝ in, w/ frame 20 ⅜ by 29 ⅛ in Signed lower left In 1938 he enters the school of Beaux arts in Pari...

Dennis Ainsley American, 1880-1952 Village by the Sea Oil on canvas 24 ⅛ by 30 in, w/ frame 31 ⅜ by 37 ⅜ in Signed lower right Dennis Ainsley was born in Illinois, the child of Iri...

A stunning jewel and pertinent example of Berthelsen's charming New York City scenes. Here we find a The Plaza hotel and the Manhattan buildings depicted in the far background with pops of colors shinning through the lights and magic of the city. The artist was truly a master of capturing New York in all of its glory throughout the seasons. This piece is executed whimsically, yet dramatically evoking an emotion of wonder and beauty. This piece is signed lower right by the artist and it also bears the reproduction right's stamp on the reverse. It is titled on the back and it comes housed in a beautiful French giltwood frame with linen liner and hanging wire on verso ready to be displayed. Art measures 6.5 x 8 inches Frame measures 12 x 14 inches Johann Berthelsen was born in Copenhagen in 1883, the 7th of seven children, to Conrad and Dorothea Karen Berthelsen. His parents were involved in artistic and professional circles. In 1890, his mother brought the children to America, settling in Manistee, Michigan, with her sister's family. They would eventually move to Manitowoc, Wisconsin, a city on the shore of Lake Michigan. As a teenager, Johann was actively involved in choirs and singing groups. And he always loved to draw and paint, and while he was too impatient to take well to schoolwork, and never went beyond the 5th grade. Although he worked in several trades, Johann's mind and heart were always with the arts. As his voice matured, he also always wanted to be an actor, and at the age of 18 moved to Chicago where he reconnected with an old friend who was studying voice at the Chicago Musical...

A wonderful depiction of a day in the life 1930s in New York City. Here people walk across the street as a car waits for them to pass. An impressionistic work, with great use of cont...