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Anthony Thieme (1888-1954) Mass, Oil on Board

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Anthony Thieme (1888-1954) Mass, Oil on Board
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A finely executed oil painting by Anthony Thieme, signed "Thieme" in the lower left. He is known for etching his name in the wet paint, as seen here in this painting. A superb impressionist painting of a harbor scene.
Anthony Thieme was born on February 20, 1888 in Rotterdam, Holland. He studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in The Hague, Holland, under George Hacker; Garlobini, Guardaciona; and Mancini in Italy. He also studied in Germany.

In the 1920's he emigrated to the United States, initially residing in New York City where he painted Broadway backdrops, and eventually setting up studios in Rockport, Massachusetts and St. Augustine, Florida, seasonally moving from one to the other.

Known as a genre painter he did landscapes including farms, and Paris scenes; his best known works are of boats, fishermen, and harbors, reflecting his Northern and Southern studios in coastal towns. In Rockport, he established the Thieme School of Art where he was Director.
Label verso from "Jason Samuel Antiqes" with artist bio included.
Overall: 23 1/4 x 27 1/4 in.
Sight: 14 x 18 in.

Please note that all sales are final. No refunds will be given under any circumstances.