DESCRIPTION: Thomas Michael Nicholas (American, B 1963). Oil on canvas of boats on a lake surrounded by woods and wildflowers. Thick impasto paint. Signed "TM Nicholas" in lower left corner. In gilt frame. T. M. Nicholas was born in Rockport in 1963. T. M. learned from his father and became interested in art at an early age. Later, T. M. attended the Gloucester Academy of Art under John Terelak and the Montserrat School of Art. His works are in the Peabody Museum, the Cape Ann Historical Society, the Dover Public Library, and the MIT Lincoln Library. MEASUREMENTS: 11-1/2" x 9-1/2". Overall with frame 15-3/8" x 13-1/2". CONDITION: Minimal wear to surface consistent with handling. "DEMO" in black ink on reverse.