Bidspirit auction | A JASPER FRANCIS CROPSEY (1823

A JASPER FRANCIS CROPSEY (1823 - 1900), BOATING ON THE HUDSON, OIL ON CANVAS, LATE 19TH CENTURY - Oil on canvas painting depicting an idyllic river landscape with wooded shoreline, distant mountain range, and figures in a small boat navigating calm waters. The composition is executed in the romantic manner associated with the Hudson River School, emphasizing atmospheric light, expansive scenery, and the harmonious relationship between man and nature. A cluster of cottages appears on the far bank beneath softly illuminated mountains, while a foreground stand of trees frames the scene. Signed lower left ”J. F. Cropsey”. Dimensions: 20 x 26 in., (50.8 x 66 cm.) Conditions: Relined canvas. Surface appears to have undergone cleaning and restoration. Scattered craquelure, minor surface abrasions, and areas of retouching are visible under close inspection. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided.