Medium: | oil on artist's board |
Size: | 6.5 x 11.2 in (16.5 x 28.5 cm) |
Inscription: | l/l, the letters "F" and "S" conjoined in a monogram |
Verso: | "Carmello Bay / Monterey Cal" in pencil in an unknown script hand |
Provenance: | In private collection, West Virginia, 2009. |
Citations: | Personal communication with the owner, 2009. |
Attribution: | The composition, brushwork, palette, and similarity to other paintings of Carmel and Monterey Bays by Schafer (Carmelo Bay near Monterey, California, [Coast near Monterey], [Cypress Point, Monterey 2], and Midway Point, Monterey) all suggest that this work is by him. However, the signature consisting of just a monogram is unique. In addition, the monogram is constructed with a different set of strokes when compared with monograms used as part of Schafer's full signature appearing on other paintings. |
Site: | Between Monterey and Carmel, California, probably just south of Cypress point. |
Note: | 1. An oil sketch. 2. Acquired at an unidentified country auction. |
Identification: | Title from verso inscription of unknown origin, modified for uniform spelling and punctuation. |
In index(es): | Title list, coastal and marine scenes, sketches |