Sailboats in the Harbor, Early 20th Century Figurative Landscape Watercolor by Frederick Leo Hunter

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Wonderfully detailed early 20th century figurative landscape watercolor of sailboats docked on a bustling shore, surrounded by other boats, birds … Read more Wonderfully detailed early 20th century figurative landscape watercolor of sailboats docked on a bustling shore, surrounded by other boats, birds and men at work with carts, by Hudson Valley New York artist Frederick Leo Hunter (American, 1858-1943). The tall boats tower over two small figures, who wade into the water beside the vessels. In the background, a lighthouse and the hint of a skyline can be seen on the distant shore.

Signed "F. Leo Hunter" lower right.
Displayed in a gold mat and slender giltwood frame carved with a beautiful floral motif.
Image size: 7.5"H x 12"W.


Known for street scene paintings and etchings of New York City as well as coastal marine views on both sides of the Long Island Sound, Frederick Hunter lived at Ossining, Cold Spring on Hudson, New York.

Exhibition venues included the National Academy of Design, 1881-86; Brooklyn Art Association, 1881-86; and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, 1881-82, 1884. See less