WALTER ODDIE (American 1808-1865) A PAINTING, "River Landscape," oil on canvas. 25" x 30" Note: Hudson River School artist and elected member of The National Academy of Design. Walter Oddie began exhibiting his paintings at the National Academy of Design in Manhattan in 1832 and was quickly raised just a year later to the honor of Associate of the National Academy (A.N.A.).  At his debut at the Academy in 1832 one contemporary critic commented that "He seems to have a passion for the thousand quiet nooks...and he portrays nature as she appears in her everyday garb..."  Three years later (1835) The American Monthly Magazine commented upon Oddie's submissions to that year's Academy exhibition: "The views of this artist are possessed of very decided merit - great strength, colors in general natural, perspective good - on the other hand we must confess that his figures do not, by any means, come up to his inanimate nature, and that his skies are at times somewhat harsh - these faults we are willing to designate to Mr. Oddie, because, barring these, he might, and probably will, become a first rate artist."

An area of inpainting is noted near the upper center area. An antique varnish has been applied. Canvas has antique liner. At center an abrasion resulting in paint loss is noted. Some paint spray is noted to the right half of the painting, including approximately six small white colored drips, otherwise in very good condition. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.