Lot 2277: 1890s Original Watercolor Illus by Wenzell

A superbly composed and presented original work by a prominent American illustrator and regular contributer to Colliers Weekly. Albert Beck Wenzell (1864-1917) was an immensely talented realist and figure painter, evidenced in the subtle detail and play of light in this composition of a gilded age courting couple, who appear to have stepped off the pages of an F. Scott Fitzgerald novel. Beautifully rendered and expertly presented in cream matte and subtly ornate gilt frame representing the period image. Signed in watercolor lower left with flourished signature "A. B. Wenzell". Superb original condition. Image 17" x 13", frame size 25" x 20". A bonus to this lot is Wenzell's completed study rendering of the male character on the reverse of the panel, drawn full length in black ink.