Bidspirit auction | Cape Ann School (20th Century)

Cape Ann School (20th Century) - Cape Ann School (20th Century) Oil on canvas depicting a New England seacoast town, signed lower left ”Mayrand”, painting measures 24 x 30 and 29 x 36 inches with custom wood frame. Great condition possibly circa 1960s.”From Artists of Cape Ann”: A 150 Year Tradition by Kristian Davies Cape Ann, the oldest art colony in America, has inspired art and artists with a startling diversity of styles. The roster of painters who have worked on Cape Ann is a virtual who's who of American art from the mid-nineteenth century to the present day. Fitz Hugh Lane, Francis Silva, Winslow Homer, John Twachtman, Childe Hassam, Edward Potthast, Edward Hopper, Stuart Davis, Paul Manship, Marsden Hartley, and Mark Rothko all painted in the tough and humble little fishing community north of Boston. Such a phenomenon is Cape Ann's unique contribution to American Art. What began as a pilgrimage point for artists to gaze its majestic harbor outlived the era of the schooners, and over the course of the next hundred years, whether it was Impressionism, Modernism, or the WPA, Cape Ann became a continuous muse for its artists. Condition: The absence of a condition report does not imply an object is free of defects. All items may have normal signs of age and wear commensurate with their age; these issues will likely not be mentioned in the condition report. Please contact the auction house before the auction with any condition questions. Questions about condition will not be answered after purchase. Condition reports are provided as a courtesy, and we are not responsible for any errors or omissions. Important note on frames: Frames are not guaranteed to be in the same condition as they are in the item photograph. Due to handling and shipping, many frames, especially antique ones, are prone to losses. If you have questions about the condition of a frame, please contact us prior to the auction.