This lot consists of a hand painted Oil on Canvas, rendered in style of the American painter Alexander John Drysdale (1870-1934) Alexander John Drysdale was an early 20th-century artist who specialized in landscapes of Louisiana using the technique of oil wash, that gave his works a characteristic hazy look. Drysdale made use of this technique by diluting the oil paint with kerosene and applying it to the canvas board with cotton balls. Drysdale was prolific, having painted an estimated 10,000 works. “In the style of” works are works by an unknown creator whose style is strongly under the influence of the style of the named master artist. (Source: Getty Art & Architecture Thesaurus).


DIMENSIONS:
Unframed 17 3/4" x 14 1/4" (45 x 36cm)
Framed 21 1/2" x 18 1/4" (55 x 46.5 cm)


PROVENANCE:
Private Collection

This work is being sold "In the style of" the named artist. -In the style of- works are works by an unknown creator whose style is strongly under the influence of the style of the named master art. Overall very good condition.