ESSIG, George (American, 1838-1926): Harbor Scene at Dawn, Watercolor, sight size 13.5'' x 24.5'', signed lower right, framed 21.25'' x 32''. Born in Philadelphia and became a specialist in marine scenes after studying with marine painters, James Hamilton and Edward Moran. His work was once shown in the Dennis Hotel and Chalfont-Haddon Hall in Atlantic City.
CONDITION: Pale toning, several scattered spots of foxing, some staining in the upper margin, frame shows wear, sold as is.