Description:

Signed by the artist in the lower right corner "J. Somerville". He was born in Montreal. Married Estelle Bacon. Engraver of steel and wood, worked in the making of bank notes for the bank of Montreal. Moved to Rochester in the early 1870’s. Taught at the Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute. He took on painting, first as a hobby, upon his arrival to the city. He was mostly known as a painter of seascapes and boating scenes of the lower St. Lawrence and Lake Ontario. A close friend of Horatio Walker, he shared a studio with John Z. Wood on the top floor of the Reynolds Arcade. A participant in the goose grease club and founding member of the Rochester Art Club ,he served as Treasurer in 1884-85, vice president in 1887-89 and President in 1892-94. James was known amongst his fellow artists for his “Bohemian dress”. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

    Dimensions:
  • 5.75" x 10.25" and 11.5" x 15.5" framed
  • Condition:
  • Excellent Condition

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September 9, 2024 5:00 PM EDT
Canandaigua, NY, US

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