Edward Harrison Compton (1881-1960) - Frankfurt
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Selected by Caterina Maffeis
Master in early Renaissance Italian painting with internship at Sotheby’s and 15 years' experience.
Estimate € 800 - € 1,200
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Description from the seller
This image is an original watercolor by the famous German landscape and veduta painter Edward Harrison Compton (1881–1960). [1, 2]
Here are the most important details about the artwork:
1. Subject and inscriptions
• Location: At the bottom right there is the handwritten place designation “Frankfurt a/Main” (Frankfurt am Main).
• Image content: Depicted is a historical view of the Frankfurt skyline from the Main riverbank. In the background the distinctive Frankfurt Cathedral (Kaiserdom St. Bartholomäus) with its Gothic tower stands out. To its left and right you can see the roofs of the historic old town as well as bridges, while in the foreground there are keelboats and boats on the Main.
• Signature: At the bottom left is visible the characteristic artist’s signature “E. Harrison Compton”
The size with frame is 40x50 cm. Here is more information about the artist:
Edward Harrison Compton
• Origin: He was the son of the famous English-descended mountain and Alpine painter Edward Theodore Compton. [1]
• Style: Edward Harrison Compton became known especially for his light-filled, atmospheric landscapes and detailed city views (vedute). After contracting polio at the age of 28, he later focused more on easily accessible motifs in the lowlands as well as German and Italian cities.
The painting is in the classical style of the early to mid-20th century, with a passepartout and set in a profiled wooden frame with a gold finish. The watercolor paper shows a slight tint due to natural aging, which underscores the historic charm of the pre-war view of Frankfurt."
This image is an original watercolor by the famous German landscape and veduta painter Edward Harrison Compton (1881–1960). [1, 2]
Here are the most important details about the artwork:
1. Subject and inscriptions
• Location: At the bottom right there is the handwritten place designation “Frankfurt a/Main” (Frankfurt am Main).
• Image content: Depicted is a historical view of the Frankfurt skyline from the Main riverbank. In the background the distinctive Frankfurt Cathedral (Kaiserdom St. Bartholomäus) with its Gothic tower stands out. To its left and right you can see the roofs of the historic old town as well as bridges, while in the foreground there are keelboats and boats on the Main.
• Signature: At the bottom left is visible the characteristic artist’s signature “E. Harrison Compton”
The size with frame is 40x50 cm. Here is more information about the artist:
Edward Harrison Compton
• Origin: He was the son of the famous English-descended mountain and Alpine painter Edward Theodore Compton. [1]
• Style: Edward Harrison Compton became known especially for his light-filled, atmospheric landscapes and detailed city views (vedute). After contracting polio at the age of 28, he later focused more on easily accessible motifs in the lowlands as well as German and Italian cities.
The painting is in the classical style of the early to mid-20th century, with a passepartout and set in a profiled wooden frame with a gold finish. The watercolor paper shows a slight tint due to natural aging, which underscores the historic charm of the pre-war view of Frankfurt."
Details
Sold with frame
Yes
Artist
Edward Harrison Compton (1881-1960)
Title of artwork
Frankfurt
Technique
Watercolour painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Germany
Condition
Good condition
Height
18 cm
Width
31 cm
Weight
1200 g
Depiction/theme
Landscape
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