Cecil C. Bell (1906-1970) - American Original Vintage Nautical Theme Painting
Oil on Canvas Board with Frame
About the Artist: Cecil Crosley "Spike" Bell was an American artist born in Seattle, WA on July 15, 1906. In 1928 he moved to Chicago where he began his studies in printmaking at the Chicago Art Institute in the fall semester. In 1929 he and his wife Agatha moved to New York City where Bell studied at the Art Students League with John Sloan, Charles Locke, Will Barnet, and Harry Wickey. In 1931 he began to work as a commercial artist at Fox Films while continuing to study at the ASL and privately with John Sloan. He continued to work as a freelance illustrator during the 1930s. In 1936 he sold a painting to the Whitney Museum. He continued his education, studying lithography with Harry Sternberg and printmaking with Will Barnet at the ASL. In 1942 he moved to Staten Island, N.Y. Bell exhibited in various venues New York in the 1940’s. In the 1950’s he traveled to Europe. Bell's work focused primarily on American city scenes and genres, illuminated in rich hues. Figurative compositions and landscapes in rural Vermont and beach-side New Jersey were also frequent themes of his. Bell exhibited at the Art Institute of Chicago, the Corcoran Gallery in Washington, D.C., the Museum of Moder Art in NY and the Tacoma Art Museum in Washington. His work is included in the collections of the Whitney Museum of American Art in NY, the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., the Delaware Art Museum and the Barry Art Museum in Norfolk, Virginia. Bell died in Rutland, Vermont on July 26, 1970.
Painting Details: Beautiful maritime themed small painting of sail boats in open water, likely off the coast of New Jersey or New York - by Cecil C Bell. Painted at the prestigious Woodstock Arts Colony in New York. This painting is in excellent condition with no noticeable flaws in the board. The Frame is in very good condition and show some signs of wear and chipping in areas. Backing paper has some tearing. See photos for better idea of condition. This is 1 of a series of 4 similar paintings we are offering for sale. Please see the other 3 paintings listed separately. All are still available. If you are interested in purchasing the complete series, please contact us.
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