P-39 World War II Aircraft watercolor William “Bill” Paxton
One watercolor painting of
a P-39 World War II aircraft by William “Bill” Paxton. The painting is
professionally framed under glass. The painting frame is 10 1/8” high by 13 1/8”
wide. Excellent condition.
Artist signed and titled
lower left: “P-39 Bill Paxton” Ready to hang in your home or office.
Pencil notations on the
back of the painting, presumably in the artist's hand read: “P-39 UEA BECC P-39D
AIRCOBRA So Pacific 1943.”
Paxton was a popular Maine
artist, born in 1930 and passing away in 2017. Paxton begin drawing, sketching
and painting as a child and continued his art work throughout his life. Paxton
spent 22 years in the Air Force, much of his time as a military sketch artist.
After retirement, Paxton returned to his beloved Maine and continued painting
for the rest of his life. More can be found about Paxton on the internet and
the Lewiston (ME) Sun Journal, and other websites.