Robert Barrowman (1881–1947) Scottish-Canadian Oil/Board Alberta Bridge c.1930's

Robert Barrowman (1881–1947) Scottish-Canadian Oil/Board Alberta Bridge c.1930's Up for sale is vintage circa 1930's original oil on canvas board painting by Canadian artist Robert Barrowman (1881–1947). This highly atmospheric Alberta landscape with a bridge is very well executed employing a sophisticated knowledge of light, color and perspective. The painting itself is measuring about 16” (41 cm) by 20” (51 cm), and the frame is about 23” (57 cm) by 26” (67 cm). It is signed by the artist in the lower left corner. This painting would be a very sound investment and a great addition to any collection. Robert Barrowman (1881–1947) An accomplished self-taught painter, he was interested in nature, in particular fossils and geology, influenced Mike Pisko and painted with A.Y. Jackson. Robert Barrowman (December 24, 1881 – February 18, 1947) was a politician and artist in Alberta, Canada. Born outside Glasgow, Scotland, Barrowman showed talent as an artist from an early age drawing sketches of the countryside but was employed in his youth as a shipbuilder for Clyde Shipping Company. Barrowman emigrated to Canada in 1907, and settled first in Toronto where he worked for the Blue Ribbon Tea Company and then in Peterborough, Ontario where he worked for a sign painting company. In 1910, he settled in Lethbridge, Alberta where he founded City Sign Works and Lethbridge Posting Company and became a prominent local businessman. He was elected to city council in 1924, becoming mayor of Letbridge in 1928 and served in that position until 1934. Barrowman served as president of the Alberta Liberal Party and, as such, served as interim leader of the party in 1941 following the resignation of party leader Edward Leslie Gray. Please don’t confuse our low starting bid or discounted price with the actual value of the piece. Please note that most of the items we sell are vintage or antique, and therefore they have some imperfections due to age, wear, etc. Anything I consider significant I would mention in the description. I’m describing the items to the best of my knowledge, however please ask any verifying questions or additional photos prior to bidding. CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUR OTHER LISTINGS FOR MORE GREAT FINDS Shipping Details Buyer pays cost of $38.50 shipping and handling for Continental US, $28.00 in Ontario and Quebec and $33.50 the rest of Canadian provinces. International shipping would be $169.00 by Air Mail to the most European countries. Please contact us for exact shipping cost to your country. If you are planning to reframe the painting and therefore don’t need the existing frame, please let us know, so we could un-frame the painting and see if the shipping cost can be reduced. We are also trying to be cooperative with our customers in regards to theirs preferences in shipping issues. We take great care in packing the items to make sure they arrive safely, and all of our items are fully insured. We do everything possible on our part to ensure safe shipping. Payment Details Payment is expected within 7 days after the end of the auction, unless other arrangements have been made. Canadian residents please add 5% GST or 12-15% HST where applicable.