Lot 89: J. Ambrose Prichard (American, 1858-1905) An Afternoon by the Rhône Signed, dated and inscri...

J. Ambrose Prichard (American, 1858-1905)

An Afternoon by the Rhône
Signed, dated and inscribed "J.A. Prichard Avignon 86." l.r.
Oil on canvas, 40 x 55 in. (101.5 x 139.5 cm), framed (in a liner).
Condition: Repaired/retouched puncture u.r., additional scattered retouch, surface grime, craquelure.

N.B. Prichard was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1858. He studied in Paris at the Academie Julian with both Boulanger and Lefebvre from 1881 to 1887. After his studies, he returned to Massachusetts, where he continued to work. He exhibited extensively at the Boston Art Club, including several views from Avignon.