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Thaddeus Defrees
Thaddeus Defrees American Barbizon Venice Landscape Oil Painting, Original frame

1927

$5,500
£4,152.15
€4,831.39
CA$7,762.40
A$7,786.84
CHF 4,547.42
MX$94,807.01
NOK 52,217.30
SEK 53,775.72
DKK 36,113.47

About the Item

This American Barbizon-style Venice landscape by Thaddeus Defrees (1855–1888) is a highly detailed oil on canvas, signed lower right and dated 1884. Presented in its original frame, the painting reflects Defrees’ particular talent for Venetian scenery and his careful, classical approach to landscape. Born in Boston, Defrees studied with George Loring Brown and exhibited at the Boston Art Club in 1878. He traveled to Europe in 1880 and became especially accomplished at painting the canals and architecture of Venice. He maintained a Boston studio on Beacon Street before returning to Europe in 1888, where he died of typhoid fever in Venice at only 33 years of age. Venice was an important subject within Defrees’ brief career. His Venetian paintings continue to appear at auction, including documented works dated 1882, 1883, 1884, and 1885. His early death makes surviving examples comparatively scarce. The classical detail and historic Venetian subject make this painting particularly appealing for traditional, European, or collected interiors. Measurements: 41” × 27” framed and 35” × 21” unframed. Condition: Excellent.
  • Creator:
    Thaddeus Defrees (1855 - 1888, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1927
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27 in (68.58 cm)Width: 41 in (104.14 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Roswell, GA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 18351stDibs: LU2983218529522

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