| 601. George Ames Aldrich
(American, 1872-1941), "Old Water Mill in Normandy", c.1908; oil/canvas, 25" x
30", signed, excellent period hand-carved frame Aldrich studied with Whistler and F. Thaulow in France. His
specialty was richly painted impressionist scenes of Brittany and Normandy, almost always including water. He
exhibited regularly at the Hoosier Salon and the Art Institute of Chicago. He was a member of the Societe des
Artistes Francais and the Chicago Society of Painters and Sculptors.
This is a large, important example of this
artist's work, with a highly developed composition.
10,000-15,000 |
