Landscape View of a Pond with Figures and Sailboats

Unidentified Artist
American, probably New England
Ca. 1850-1875.
Pastel on paper
24″ x 29 3/4″ framed
Condition: Fine, very minor foxing in the upper sky area, appears to retain the original frame, glass and backboards
Provenance:  Private collection, New Hampshire.
A pleasing subject matter painted in a wonderful stylized manner with a strong palette of colors.