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JOHN WILLIAMSON - Snow Peaks

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JOHN WILLIAMSON - Snow Peaks
<B>JOHN WILLIAMSON</B></I> (American 1826-1885)<BR><I>Snow Peaks</B></I><BR>Oil on canvas<BR>13-1/2 x 10-1/2 inches (34.3 x 26.7 cm)<BR>Initialed lower left:<I> JW</B></I><BR>Inscription verso: <I>Snow Peaks, J.W.</B></I><BR><BR>Provenance:<BR>Alexander Gallery (New York)<BR><BR>In the 1850s, Williamson established a reputation as a painter of mountain views of the Catskills and the Hudson Valley. During his career, he also was active in the Adirondacks, the Berkshires, and the White Mountains. Williamson's paintings focus more on the impression of the scene than on topographical accuracy.<BR><BR> <B>Condition Report:</B> light strengthening to spot above left peak and snow on the right peak, very gentle inpainting associated with minor craquelure, relined<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Requires 3rd Party Shipping (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>) <BR><BR><B>Important notice: