Town Creek; Oxford, Maryland
Fine. Item #19394
A lovely signed print featuring the view of one Maryland's most historic towns, Oxford, in Talbot County on Maryland's beautiful Eastern Shore.
This black-and-white pencil print depicts the iconic view of the Morris Street entrance into town's historic district from across Town Creek. centered in the art is the boathouse workshop of the Applegarth's boatyard, which is in real life a vibrant red. in the background are the stately historic homes of Morris Street. In the foreground a waterman on his workboat is pictured with gulls in the air off to the side.
Moll (1908-1991) has signed the piece in pencil in the lower right margin.
"Known for his images of Delaware and Maryland, John Moll studied art at the School of Industrial Art, Philadelphia, and at the Wilmington Academy of Art under Frank Schoonover and N. C. Wyeth. John Moll moved to Middletown, Delaware, in the early 1930s and worked for Delaware's office of the Works Progress Administration, creating drawings and paintings detailing that state's history. He was also the primary illustrator of the book, Delaware, A Guide to the First State. In 1946 Moll established a studio in Oxford, Maryland. He illustrated books on local subjects and executed murals in the region." - Delaware Art Museum
This lovely piece measures 16" X 11.5", and is perfect for framing and display!
Price: $75.00