The Hudson River School style of painting was so popular that it inspired many commercial and naive artists to create bucolic views of American vistas. This large painting is one of them. It is signed J.G.Barendsen, painted in oil on a 20"x28" masonite panel and installed in an unusual frame which may have been made by the artist. My best guess on age is around 1940. The frame is made of craftsman molding painted gold, with no rabbet in the back to hold the painting. The painting was held in by carved wooden blocks. some of the blocks are still there -- others were missing, so we replaced them with modern hardware. (see the photos) The painting has been cleaned. There were a few scratches and paint losses, which were retouched. A final coating of non-yellowing varnish with UV light stabilizers brought out all the details and subtle colors. All work was performed in our conservation studio. Item ID: 3012E Fixed Price Shipping & Insurance on this item =$32.00

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