Lucius A. Briggs (American, 1852–1931), known for marine watercolors
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A ship of the Black Ball Line, shown leaving New York with the New Jersey shoreline in the background.
Lucius A. Briggs (1852-1931) Very little is known about this artist. He was born in Massachusetts and the family moved to Providence, Rhode Island shortly after. He is noted as listed in the Boston City Directories in 1894 – 1896 as an artist. He died of Pneumonia in 1931. Marine paintings appear to have been his focus; the artist displayed excellent handling and knowledge of the subject.
His work is in the Kendall Whaling Museum, Sharon, MA, the Mariners Museum, Newport News, VA, and the Peabody Museum, Salem, MA
Item Date: 19th Century
Measurement: Frame: 20" x 26";View: 15" x 20.75"
Material: Watercolor on paper
Item Condition: Very good, light [uniform] fading
Price: $3,950
SKU 532-201
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