Lot 1126

THOMAS H. WILLIS (DANISH-AMERICAN, 1850-1925) FOLK ART NEEDLEWORK SHIP PORTRAIT OF "WHITE CLOUD"

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THOMAS H. WILLIS (DANISH-AMERICAN, 1850-1925) FOLK ART NEEDLEWORK SHIP PORTRAIT OF "WHITE CLOUD", oil on canvas with silk thread and silk / satin fabrics, a finely detailed depiction of a clipper ship in full sail flying an American flag, with crew on deck and a schooner in the background, signed and dated lower right, inscribed "Clipper Ship 'White Cloud' of Boston / 1859" lower left. Housed under glass in an old oak frame. Dated 1909. 19 1/2" x 33" sight, 23 1/2" x 37 1/2" OA.
Catalogue Note: Born in Denmark, Thomas H. Willis (1850-1925) is recorded in Brooklyn, New York in 1870 working for a manufacturer of silk thread and embroideries. Not surprisingly, Willis incorporated these materials in his marine compositions, mostly portraits of ships. As an artist based in New York City, Willis frequently sought commissions from ship captains visiting the busy port and is known to have collaborated with fellow Danish-born marine painter, Antonio Jacobsen (1850-1921). Apparently Willis found a niche as a mixed media artist in this market, promoting himself as "inventor and sole maker of silkware pictures". The present example, a historical depiction of an iconic ship, demonstrates the artist's abilities to render marine vessels in detail and in a distinctive style.

Condition

Very good overall visual condition with minor areas of discoloration to sky and water. Minor breaks and losses to rigging. Not examined out of frame.

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From the estate collection of Katharine "Kitty Sue" Pease, Los Angeles, CA.