William Edward DeGarthe (1907-83) Canadian oil painting PEGGYS COVE NOVA SCOTIA
ARTIST: William Edward Degarthe (1907-1983) Finish / Canadian TITLE: "Peggys Cove Nova Scotia" MEDIUM: oil on board SIZE: 35cm x 29cm inclusive of frame SIGNED: lower left CONDITION: very good NOTES: deGarthe was born in Finland but immigrated to Canada in 1926. He studied art in Europe, at the Montreal Museum of Fine Art, and under Stanley Royle at Mount Allison University, in Sackville, NB. He then taught at the former Nova Scotia College of Art and owned deGarthe Advertising Art in Halifax. For many years, deGarthe spent each spring and summer at Peggy's Cove, where he painted marine scenes that included residents of the village and other nearby coastal communities. Hundreds of his paintings hang in homes, offices and galleries around the world.
Specifications
| Artist | WILLIAM EDWARD DEGARTHE |
| Country Of Origin | Canada |
| Features | One of a Kind (OOAK) |
| Framing | Framed |
| Material | Canvas |
| Original/Licensed Reproduction | Original |
| Period | Post-War (1940-1970) |
| Production Technique | Oil Painting |
| Signed | Yes |
| Size | Small |
| Style | Post-Impressionism |
| Theme | Natural History, Nature |
| Time Period Produced | 1960-1969 |
| Type | Painting |
What stands out about this piece is its One of a Kind feel, giving your space a unique identity nice touch is how the One of a Kind detail invites you to linger and explore the scene.
