"On The Way to Giverny" Artist: William Benecke Original Watercolor Painting Size: 6.5"x 26.5" Framed: no Mat: no Listed Artist:  William Benecke (1934-2001) William Benecke was born in November 1934 in Chicago, Illinois and passed away in 2001.  His formal art training was at the Art Institute of Chicago and first worked as an illustrator for several of the major studios in Chicago. He also worked as a staff illustrator for the Chicago Tribune and the Sun Times. He moved to Mexico at age 24. and lived there for ten years. While in Mexico he painted & had his own gallery. Studying and sketching trips in the 70's and 80's put him in touch with Paris, Strasbourg, Venice, Cote d'Azur and the chateau region of the Loire Valley. Upon returning to the Midwest, Benecke found time to paint the vistas of Chicago. Benecke's images are known and appreciated all over the world. PAYMENT AND SHIPPING POLICY *** All quotes are for shipments within the U.S., all other destinations require special quotes. Payment to be received within 4 days of end of auction. U.S. Currency Only Your items will be shipped promptly with cleared funds. If you have concerns about your purchase, please notify me. eBay Olympic Posters eBay Store eBay