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Sur le Bosphone

Creator: Frederick Arthur Bridgman
Offered by: Robert Funk Fine Art

Description
The key to this painting's charm is that the subject is a beautiful young woman who is showing her face. She lounges comfortably in a carpeted boat with a lute by her side, running her hands among the water lilies. Bridgman captures her in a peak magical moment of peace and joy. In the distance (upper left ) you can see the rough outline of a minaret and cityscape rendered in blue. The overall composition is perfectly balanced in keeping with the harmonious spirit of the scene. Original stretchers and labels and titled on verso.
A similar Bridgman picture just sold at Christie's for $345,000. It was of smaller dimensions and dipicting of "Two young Algerian" beauties one holding a lute and the other a drum.
Signature: Signed and faintly dated lower left
Illene Susan Fort via a telephone conversation and photo of the work, stated that she knows and is familiar with the work and it is by Bridgman

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	oil on canvas
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	Circa 1880's
Styles / Movements:	Impressionism, Realism
Catalog References:	Illene Susan Fort via a telephone conversation and photo of the work, stated that she knows and is familiar with the work and it is by Bridgman.
Incollect Reference #:	182689

Dimensions

W.	18.1 in;	H.	15 in;
W.	45.97 cm;	H.	38.1 cm;

Message from Seller:

Robert Funk Fine Art in Miami offers an eclectic collection shaped by 45 years of experience, blending art with commercial perspectives. For inquiries or art advisory services, contact Robert Funk at decoypoet@yahoo.com or 305.857.0521.