Henry Raleigh Watercolor City Scene. This watercolor depicts cars passing horse drawn carriages in a city with people standing around and men in top hats. Signed top left by artist, Raleigh C1900. This wonderful art pieces frame measures 12 inches by 26 inches and the image measures 4 and one half by 18 and one half inches.Henry Patrick Raleigh was an etcher, illustrator, lithographer, painter. Born in Portland, OR September 23, 1880. Moved to San Francisco with his family in 1888. Studied at Mark Hopkins Art Institute 1896-1901, first job as a sketch artist for San Francisco Examiner. William Randolph Hearst noticed his talent and encouraged him to move to NYC, and he did in 1913. Illustrated for Harper's Bazaar, Saturday Evening Post, Colliers. The City Scene, By Henry Patrick Raleigh, is a very well documented piece. This artist is well listed and his works hang in the following museums: University Of Michigan Museum Of Art Neuberger Museum Of Art, BrandywineRiver Museum, Henry Patrick Raleigh, 1880-1945
Art (paintings, prints, frames) Figures & Portraits
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