Henry Boese (1824-1863)

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Lived/Active: New York
Highlands on the Hudson Near Cold Springs.
Signed (l.l.): H. Boese.
Oil on canvas, period gilt wood and gesso frame.
20 x 30”, 26 ½ x 36 ½” with frame.
Lined, over-all in fine condition.
Provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey.
Henry Boese was best known for his landscape views along the Hudson River, seen through his dramatic use of light. Being among one of the earlier trendsetters of Hudson River School, this painting of the traveller near Cold Spring captures his talent as an accomplished artist.