William Forsyth colored pencil drawing of coastal scene. This was created by Forsyth as a holiday greetings. The colored pencil drawing has a monogram, middle right, and dated 32. At the bottom It reads “holiday greetings” followed by “The Forsyths”. The artwork is in its original frame and has not been examined outside it’s framing.The site size is 6 inches by 3.75 inches.William Forsyth was born in California, Ohio, in 1854, and moved with his family to Indianapolis in 1860. He studied art briefly as a young man, but financial limitations forced Forsyth to seek work. He formed a house painting business with his brother, and continued to paint in his free time. Having saved enough money, Forsyth began attending the Indiana School of Art in 1877, eventually becoming as assistant instructor. In exchange for paintings not yet painted, Forsyth was given the opportunity to join his friend T.C. Steele, who was studying at the Royal Academy in Munich. Upon his return to the states, Forsyth would serve as a major figure in the "Hoosier School" of painters, exhibiting with T.C. Steele, Otto Stark, Richard Gruelle, and J. Ottis Adams.

Paper has oxidation Frame has chipping and damage.

6 x 3.75 x 0.5 in