This is an exceedingly rare painting of a Minorcan family at St. Augustine, Florida. It comes with a nine page letter from Gary Libby, art historian, and former director of Daytona Museum of Art. It is an important documentation of Florida history. Included are infrared images of painting.
Known for his silvery tonalities and loose accents of light, Moran developed a style rooted in seventeenth- and eighteenth-century English painting and Dutch marine traditions. While he also painted historical subjects, seascapes were his greatest strength.
Known for his silvery tonalities and loose accents of light, Moran developed a style rooted in seventeenth and eighteenth-century English painting and Dutch marine traditions. While he also painted historical subjects, seascapes were his greatest strength.
Signed and dated lower left: Moran. 1877.
An outstanding and historic view of the America's Cup Race of 1885. In period frame and in excellent condition. 32 5/8 x 42 5/8 in. framed
Important painting by Edward Moran. One of his best, early works.
