ORIGINAL 1860 Famous American Artist Henry Peters Gray (1819-1877) antique oil on canvas, portrait classical frame Waterson was an English painter

Waterson was an English painter of marine scenes of the 19th century

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ORIGINAL 1860 Famous American Artist Henry Peters Gray (1819-1877) antique oil on canvas, portrait classical frame Waterson was an English painterUp for sale is an exceptional original antique oil painting on canvas by the renowned American artist Henry Peters Gray (18191877), depicting a distinguished portrait of W. P. Wright Esq.. The sitter is presented in three quarter view, wearing a dark formal jacket, crisp white shirt, and vest, with a rich red drapery accent at his side. His full beard and confident gaze evoke the dignified character and status of mid 19th century American portraiture.