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Original Framed Impressionist Oil Painting of Rhode Island Fishing Port by John Dawson for your consideration. The framed painting measures approx. 9 5/8 inches X 13 inches and approx. 1 inch thick. The painting measures approx. 8 1/8 inches X 11 1/2 inches. New England, mid 20th Century. Rhode Island artist, John Wilfred Dawson (1888-). Oil on board. Impressionism. Large green fishing boat docked alongside a fisherman working in a john boat. Coastal town of house across the water in the background. Signed, “John W. Dawson” in lower left corner by artist. Handwritten inscription on back reads, “Galiee-RI Fishing Boats. – Jerusalem in Distance / 1947 J. W. Dawson”. Painting is encased in decorative gold gilt gesso period frame. Wire on back for hanging on wall. Excellent vintage condition. Shows minor wear commensurate with age. See photos. Displays attractive!
Galilee is a fishing village on Point Judith within the town of Narragansett, Rhode Island, USA, and is notable for being home to the largest fishing fleet in Rhode Island and for being the site of the Block Island Ferry. The village is directly across the harbor from Jerusalem, Rhode Island. Wikipedia
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