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Amsterdam giclee print landscape signed Lindsay#2352680

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Amsterdam giclee print landscape signed Lindsay#2352680
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Caroline Lindsay (1820-1880) was a prolific early American artist who painted mainly landscapes of rural America and European places she traveled to. ?Amsterdam I? is a giclee printer?s proof of her original painting/drawing of a beautiful cityscape along the Rhine in the capital city of the Netherlands. A large sailing vessel is seen in the foreground, presumably on its way to port, and the beautiful architecture of the buildings along the water can be seen in the background. The predominantly monochromatic composition is brought to life by Lindsay?s use of bright white highlights to accentuate the facades of the buildings, as well as provide reflections on the water from the sky above. The bright white has also been used to spotlight the canvas sails of the ship, making them a focal point of the piece. The soft suggestion of clouds in the sky was handled with delicate skill so as not to overpower the composition. Fine details were drawn with pencil giving crispness to the architecture without becoming too severe. The deep charcoal bottom mat draws out the dark outlines of pencil while the deep tan top mat compliments the neutral browns that are dominant in the color scheme. The piece is mounted in a beautiful, ornate gold wood frame with intricate beading and carving around the perimeter which adds instant elegance and sophistication to its presentation. Within the print, in Lindsay?s writing, the title ?Amsterdam? is visible as well as the date ?11 Oct./43.? The ...
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<tr><td>Condition:Excellent</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1843</td></tr>


<tr><td>Height:16.75</td></tr>

<tr><td>Width:20.75</td></tr>

<tr><td>Title:Amsterdam giclee print landscape signed Lindsay</td></tr>



<tr><td>Location:Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230, USA</td></tr>
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