McKay, Frances H. (American, 1880-) Oil Painting. “Village Street.” Oil on artist board. Signed lower right F. H. McKay. In good condition. Measures 8” x 10”. Frame measures 11 ” x 13 ”.

From Askart.com: Unfortunately, there is little written about F. H. McKay. I was only able to accumulate a few descriptive lines regarding this painter. What little information that exists is from several online auction sites or art and genealogy forums. I have absolutely no confirmed documentation for the facts below, so consider this information as "hear say." From what I could gather, McKay's full name was Frances H McKay, a female artist born in 1880 (date of death unknown) in Rockport, Maine. She painted primarily coastal scenes (usually with trees and houses along a path leading to the ocean). Many of the paintings also had figures in them. The style is impressionist. Some limited information can be found from the Washington-based "Women In American Art" organization. http://www.genealogyboard.com/mckay/messages/1698.html

In regards to the McKay painting The House On Seacoast Lane, one description found was as follows: "Seacoast Lane" by the well known female artist F. H. McKay, born 1880 (date of death unknown) Cute little framed print of an idyllic tree lined street with charming cottage style homes, one with a white picket fence. There is an older person strolling along with a walking stick and in the near distance is the sea. Pretty colors and sweet old fashioned charm! Measures 5 1/2" wide by 4 1/2" and the frame is 3/4" thick. Signed F. H. McKay.