$65,000.00
About
Highly important work by, Lockwood de Forest (June 8, 1850 – April 3, 1932). De Forest was a key figure of the American Aesthetic Movement who, as the designer, introduced the East Indian craft revival to America during the Gilded Age. As a young man de Forest first worked as a painter, taking the lessons of his Hudson River School contemporaries. In 1879 de Forest began his career in the decorative arts working at Associated Artists along with Louis Comfort Tiffany, before starting his own decorating business that he ran for thirty years. Upon his retirement de Forest moved to Santa Barbara where he returned to his love of painting while still taking design commissions from local patrons.
Details
CREATOR
Lockwood de Forest (Artist)
PLACE OF ORIGIN
United States
DATE OF MANUFACTURE
Late 1800's early 1900's
PERIOD
19th Century
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES
Canvas,
Oil Paint
CONDITION
Excellent
DIMENSIONS
20 in.Hx32 in.W
51 cmHx81 cmW
$1,200.00
About
This Classic 19th century Mexican oil on tin retablo represents the 'Anima Sola.' The Anima Sola, for those who are unfamiliar, is a departed ancestral soul awaiting judgement in the flames of purgatory. The Anima Sola (Lonely Soul) may be invoked when a family member or loved one dies in sin or conversely, to send an enemy to a state of temporary suffering or misery in purgatory.
7 in.Hx4.5 in.Wx.2 in.D