Harold Wolcott
oil on canvas board
16 x 20 inches
Framed 21.75 x 25.75 inches
Signed lower left & right
#006813

An extraordinary marine painting by Wolcott from the early 20th Century depicting a tranquil harbor scene with an Italian Fishing Boat in Gloucester, Massachusetts. The composition transports the viewer to a vanished era, capturing a chilly morning as figures prepare an Italian fishing boat docked at a weathered wooden pier. Beneath the pier's rope-draped pilings, calm waters reflect the surrounding structures in subtle, rippled patterns. Rendered in a loose, impressionistic style, the piece utilizes bold, textured brushstrokes and a subdued palette of earthy greens, muted reds, and soft blues. A hazy, overcast sky with scattered clouds and seagulls fades into the horizon, enhancing the sense of quiet movement. This thick application of paint and thoughtful color placement evokes a serene, nostalgic atmosphere. The painting is double signed lower left & right and titled on verso by the artist. It comes housed in elegant brown burlwood frame with linen liner and gold lip, with hanging wire on verso ready to be displayed.