Bidspirit auction | EDWARD MITCHELL BANNISTER AMERICAN OIL

EDWARD MITCHELL BANNISTER AMERICAN OIL PAINTING - Edward Mitchell Bannister, American, 1828 to 1901, an antique oil painting on canvas depicting a coastal seascape with ships. Signed lower left. Framed. Edward Bannister is known for Idealized landscape, marine, portrait and still life painting. He was the best known landscape painter associated with Rhode Island in the late 1800s, and was the first African American artist to win national recognition. At the Philadelphia World Centennial of 1876, Edward Bannister was the only New England artist to win a bronze medal. Antique American Fine Art, Landscape Paintings, Wall Art, and Collectibles. One of a kind artwork. Dimensions Frame 24 x 28 in. Image 16 x 20 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Restored. Crack and chips on frame. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.