Rare Large Townscape View, “Elmwood Avenue Trolley, Roger Williams Park”

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Providence, Rhode Island. Signed (l.l.): A L Bodwell ‘89. Watercolor on paper. 40” x 63 ¾” with frame.
Over-all in great condition, uniform toning and some foxing. Appears to be in the original frame.
Although little is known about Albert Leroy Bodwell, he was a very talented draftsman and watercolorist. With accurate precision and great attention to detail, this townscape view of Providence captures Victorian life during the late 19th century.