Claude Croney Original Watercolor Painting Signed AWS Vintage 1980 Landscape Art
$ 211.2
Description
Claude Croney Original Watercolor Painting Signed AWS Vintage 1980 Landscape Art. This piece features Croney’s signature mid-century impressionist style, showcasing a rustic rural landscape with bare winter branches and a weathered barn. Born in New York City, he studied at the prestigious Art Students League and the Pratt Institute. This is an authentic original watercolor painting by the renowned American artist Claude Croney, AWS. This piece features Croney’s signature mid-century impressionist style, showcasing a rustic rural landscape with bare winter branches and a weathered barn. The piece is hand-signed by the artist in the lower right corner with his prestigious AWS designation (American Watercolor Society). The backing paper features a custom framer's mark dated February 26, 1980. Artist: Claude Croney, AWS (1926–1993) Medium: Original Watercolor on Paper Subject: Rural Landscape, Winter Trees, Weathered Barn Signature: Hand-signed "Claude Croney AWS" (Lower Right) Measures: 20 x 26 inches framed, artwork is 27.5 x 21.5 inches approximately. Framing: Professionally framed with glass and wire backing (Dated 2/26/80 on reverse) Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Artwork remains vibrant with no visible foxing, tears, or water damage. Frame shows minor vintage wear consistent with age. About The Artist: Claude Croney (1926–1993) was a highly celebrated American watercolorist, educator, and author. Born in New York City, he studied at the prestigious Art Students League and the Pratt Institute. After a successful early career as a commercial illustrator, Croney transitioned fully to fine art in the 1960s. He became an elected signature member of the elite American Watercolor Society (AWS). Croney was widely famous for his "deceptively simple" approach to art, mastering rapid brush economy, strong value control, and atmospheric composition. He shared his renowned painting philosophy in his acclaimed instructional book, My Way with Watercolor. His original works are highly collectible and perfectly capture the quiet, timeless beauty of the American countryside.
