| 567. Jonas Lie (American, 1880-1940), “Construction”, c.1913; oil/canvas laid down on board, 12" x 10", estate stamped. Lie did a series of works concerning the construction of the Panama Canal. In 1913, he spent several of the last months of construction in Panama. These paintings were highly respected, one winning a major prize at the Metropolitan Museum, and a series of them were donated in 1929 to West Point Academy. Although this work is untitled, it could quite possibly relate to that subject. Lie was well-known for his impressionist harbor and coastal scenes. He worked primarily in New York, and his work is included in numerous important museum collections. Although a sketch, this work reveals Lie’s mastery of structure, his trademark broken brushwork and palette, and his sensitivity to reflection of light. 800-1200 |
