Description: This exceptional print signed by George T. Plowman (1869-1932) depicts Boston Boston Harbor with impressive details and sharp impressions. George Taylor Plowman 'George Plowman': One of America's best known etchers of the early twentieth century, George Plowman actually spent much of his career as an architect. Upon graduating from the University of Minnesota (1892), George Plowman assisted D. H. Burnham with constructing many buildings for the World's Fair in Chicago. During the following years, George Taylor Plowman received many commissions for building both in France and the United States. From 1904 to 1909 he acted as superintendent of architecture for the University of California, at Berkeley.George Taylor Plowman was born on October 19, 1869 in Le Sueur, Minnesota, USA. Plowman studied art and architecture in Minneapolis, MN. From 1904 to 1909 he acted as superintendent of architecture for the University of California, at Berkeley. In 1910 he studied with Eric L. Pape (1870-1938) in Boston. He also studied art in Paris and with Sir Frank Short at the Royal College of Art in London from 1911 to 1913. Though trained as an architect, Plowman returned to etching in 1911 at the age of 42. A fast study, Plowman authored Etchings and Other Graphic Arts, in 1914 and Manual of Etching, 1924 (Dodd Mead and Company). Plowman won a Bronze Medal at the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition in San Francisco for his etchings. He was a member of the Chicago Society of Etchers; the New York Society of Etchers; the Boston Society of Etchers; the Salmagundi Club in New York City; the Brooklyn Society of Etchers; the California Society of Etchers; the California Printmakers; the Society of American Etchers; and a Fellow at the Royal Society of the Arts.George Plowman died on March 26, 1932 in Cambridge, Massachusetts.Beautifully framed and signed in pencil by the artist, a medium-sized piece, framed measurements are: 20"x18"x2" The print is ink on paper and measures approximately 12" wide and 9 3/4 " tall as measured under frame's glass. The landscape orientation of the print highlights the nautical, Americana, and maritime themes of Boston Harbor. The artwork comes framed and matted, making it a single piece unit that will add a touch of impressionism to any room. This print is a great addition to any art collection and is a true masterpiece of George T. Plowman's artistic career. We Welcome and Consider All Reasonable Offers *Shipping Calculated by Location*Package Weight: 9 lbs.*Package Dimensions: 37"x27"x4"*Local Pickup Available After Payment via Ebay Checkout
Price: 139.95 USD
Location: Westport, Massachusetts
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Artist: George T Plowman
Signed By: George T. Portman
Image Orientation: Landscape
Size: Medium
Title: Print
Material: Ink, Paper
Certificate of Authenticity (COA): No
Item Length: 20 in
Region of Origin: Massachusetts, USA
Framing: Matted & Framed
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Subject: Boston
Type: Print
Item Height: 18 in
Theme: Americana, Maritime, Nautical
Style: Impressionism
Features: Signed
Production Technique: Etching
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Unit Quantity: 1
Handmade: Yes
Item Width: 1
Time Period Produced: Circa 1911-1932
