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William Smith Jewett

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William Smith Jewett
<B>WILLIAM SMITH JEWETT </B></I>(American 1812-1873)<BR><I>Romantic Encounter</B></I>, 1848<BR>Oil on canvas<BR>36 x 29 inches (91.4 x 73.7 cm)<BR>Signed and dated lower left on a rock:<I> W.S. Jewett N.Y. 1849</B></I><BR> <BR>William Smith Jewett was born in South Dover, New Jersey. He moved to New York City as a young man and studied at the National Academy of Design. In 1845 he was elected an associate member. In 1849, at the height of the gold rush, he sailed from New York to San Francisco where he resided for years, enjoyed a painting career, and also prospected for gold. He died in Springfield, Massachusetts.<B>Condition Report:</B> Canvas has been relined, scattered losses along left edge due to frame,<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Requires 3rd Party Shipping (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)