NORTON, William Edward (American, 1843-1916): ''Breezy Day on the Thames'', Oil/Canvas, 23.25'' x 30.25'', signed lower right, also signed and titled verso, framed, 27'' x 34.25''. Norton sailed on family owned ships and developed a love for marine painting. He studied at the Lowell Institute and then studied in Paris with Chevreuse and Vollon. He was known for his scenes of the coast and the Thames. He exhibited in Boston, London, Paris and Chicago.
CONDITION: Heavy craquelure with uplifting in the upper mid-margin, sold as is.