Vintage Modernist Julius Delbos Watercolor - Cliffs on the English Channel 1940

Description: Julius Maximillian Delbos was a noted artist, born in Middlesex, England in 1879. The Delbos family was a talented one and young Julius was trained there and became an accomplished artist, but decided to come to the United States in 1920, settling in New York. He soon began summering on Martha’s Vineyard, staying in Edgartown and later discovering the village of Menemsha. He was known locally as “dean” of the art colony on the Vineyard. Delbos was also known to have visited England and Europe often in the years between 1920-1950. He exhibited widely during these years in New York, Philadelphia, Washington and Chicago. Although Delbos painted in both oils and watercolors, it was the latter, watercolors, that earned him the most praise. This scene, done in vibrant watercolors, is likely the Cliffs at Dover, England or, possibly, the opposite side of the Channel in France, where the family owned a home. The age of the watercolor seems to date to before 1950. It has a decidedly modernist feel to it, somewhat different from Delbos’s more traditional manner. The watercolor image itself measures 9” x 11 1/2”. It is housed in a later frame with overall measurements 13 3/4” x 16 3/4”. It is in good condition with bright colors. There are, however some faint burn marks from a previous wood framing backing. They are faintly visible in the highest peak on the left and in the ocean to the right of it. Other than these two very minor blemishes, the image is fine. The work is signed lower right. The frame is an interesting gold wood frame with an inner area colored blue that relates well to the watercolor.

Price: 345 USD

Location: Baltimore, Maryland

End Time: 2024-10-09T02:22:43.000Z

Shipping Cost: 40 USD