Summer Afternoon After Frank Benson American Impressionist Oil Painting Framed

Description

'"Summer Afternoon" after Frank W. Benson, circa late 20th century

This oil painting depicts two women, a young girl, and a dog resting in the grass by a lakeside on a sunny afternoon. One of the women is shielding her eyes from the sun, while the other holds a parasol and looks back toward the artist. Sailboats are visible in the background on the calm waters. The painting is framed in a neoclassical style with a gold finish. The canvas has an epoxy coating to enhance its appearance.

Frank Weston Benson was an American artist from Salem, Mass, known for his realist portraits. He lived from 1862 to 1951. Summer Afternoon was originally painted in 1906.

Condition

Good Condition; some light chipping and staining to the frame

Dimensions

47" x 2.5" x 37 1/2"; sans 30 x 40"