1918 Print George Wharton Edwards Colmar Alsace Maison Pfister Wooden XGDA8

$52.95 USD

This is an original 1918 color print of an illustration by impressionist painter George Wharton Edwards (1859-1950). Educated in Paris and Antwerp, Edwards also wrote and illustrated several books on travel and was a member of the Cos Cob Art Colony in Greenwich, Connecticut. This print depicts La Maison Pfister (The Pfister House), one of the oldest in Colmar, France, which is made entirely out of wood.

CONDITION

This 93+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. Light wrinkling. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. Light moisture wrinkling.

Product Type: Original Color Print; Color
Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
Dimensions: Approximately 5.25 x 7.5 inches; 13 x 19 cm
Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

This piece was illustrated by Edwards, George Wharton. Artist signature in print - bottom right of image.

George Wharton Edwards

George Wharton Edwards (1859-1950) was an American artist hailing from Fair Haven, Connecticut. He was most recognized for his paintings, illustrations, fresco murals, Plein Air paintings and mosaics, as well as his impressionism and realism styles. His works primarily centered on architecture, cityscapes, figures, genre, landscapes, portraits, Native American culture, gardens, marine and nautical, and historical subjects. EdwardsÕ art has been exhibited at the Corcoran Gallery of Washington D. C., the Louisiana Purchase Exposition (also known as the St. Louis WorldÕs Fair of 1904), the Art Institute of Chicago, the Paris Salons, the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and more. He was also affiliated with the Boston Art Club, the National Academy of Design, the American Water Color Society, the Brooklyn Art Association, the Society of Illustrators and the National Arts Club. Later, Edwards served as an illustrator for CollierÕs Magazine.

Keywords specific to this image: historic landmarks, street, architecture

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