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ANTIQUE AMERICAN OIL PAINTING BY IRVING WILES - Irving Ramsey Wiles, American, 1861 to 1948, an oil on canvas laid on cardboard painting depicting a coastline scene in New England or possibly Long Beach. Signed by the artist lower left. Housed in a period or style ornate gilt wood frame. Irving Ramsey Wiles was the son of artist, Lemuel Maynard Wiles, who maintained a studio on Washington Square in New York City. The father was pleased with his sons artistic aptitude and encouraged him to enroll at the Art Students League. At the League, the young Wiles studied under William Merritt Chase, who had the greatest impact on his painterly style. After one year of study in Europe, Wiles returned to New York in 1883, supporting himself as an illustrator. By the 1890s, he began to earn an income as a painting instructor. During the 1890s, Wiles established himself as one of the best young portraitists and figure painters on the East Coast. Wiles enjoyed a successful career, winning numerous, important artistic prizes. Provenance: acquired privately from a dealer. Classic Landscape Paintings And Fine Art Collectibles. Dimensions Length 8in, Height 10in, Width 1in Condition Good condition.