Description: Wonderful contemporary impressionist painting of children on a beach. "Three Girls Collecting Shells". By 20th c. American artist Henry Benson (1930-1988). Beautiful example of Benson's work. Note the reflections of the children in the shallow water. Biography from Christopher Benson: Henry Benson was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1930 and died in Florida in 1998. He used an innovative technique, which produced work that was impressionistic, with a raised surface that had an almost ‘sandy’ texture. This was his ‘signature’ style of painting. The technique involved applying a rough textured surface to the canvas before starting his paintings. He then applied brilliant pastel colors to achieve the intended effect in his finished works which added movement and contrast of pointillism. Henry Benson was best known for his beach scenes with children as well as his ‘lifestyle’ scenes of New York City. Born in Brooklyn NY, he later moved to Wellsboro, PA. Upon finishing high school, he joined the US Marine Corp and fought in the First Marine Division of the Korean War. Henry Benson attended art school in Paris, France and New York City. He worked at the American Journal and the New York Stock Exchange in addition to being an accomplished professional artist. He moved to Boca Raton, Florida in 1975 and worked as an impressionistic painter. Henry loved people and always had a great sense of humor. Acrylic on textured canvas.Signed Henry Benson.Label on reverse from Golden Door Gallery, New Hope PA.Measures 36" x 36".Framed size 36 1/4" x 36 1/4".Excellent condition. CHECK MY FEEDBACK AND BUY WITH CONFIDENCE!Visit My eBay Store for more great items!Please check out all my items listed on ebay.Shipping can be combined on multiple purchases.
Price: 2000 USD
Location: Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania
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Restocking Fee: No
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
Artist: Henry Benson
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Signed By: Henry Benson
Size: Large
Signed: Yes
Title: Three Girls Collecting Shells
Material: Canvas
Region of Origin: Florida, USA
Framing: Framed
Subject: Children & Infants, Figures, Seaside
Type: Painting
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Item Height: 36 in
Theme: Americana, Domestic & Family Life, Hobbies & Leisure, People
Style: Contemporary Art, Impressionism
Features: One of a Kind (OOAK)
Production Technique: Acrylic Painting
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Unit Quantity: 1
Item Width: 36 in
Handmade: Yes
Time Period Produced: 1970-1979
