American, 20th and 21st centuries. Oil on canvas titled "Goose Creek" by R.E. Renmark, b. 1938. Ronald Eastbourne Renmark (American 20th-21st century) is a romantic realist painter from Richmond, Virginia. This fine and large scale painting by acclaimed artist R. E. Renmark shows his consummate skill at capturing plein air painting skills and creating subtle gradations of color and mood with thin washes and glazes unifying the two in one magical moment on canvas. Overall good condition. Measures 39.5" W x 52.0" H. From the estate and lifelong collection of William Garrett Hodges (1946-2014). Hodges was a Virginia-based dealer of fine arts, with specialization in prints and rare books, having collected for decades. He supplied and consulted various groups on antiquities throughout his career, including the White House, the Vice President's residence, the FBI, and multiple film and television series.