Oil on canvas (lined), signed lower left "Arthur Parton NA," summer landscape with a lone fisherman, housed in a contemporary gilt wood frame with applied composition ornament and original gilt liner. SS 19.75 x 27.25 in.; DOA 32.75 x 40.5 in.

Collection of a NC Gentleman

Parton traveled to Europe in 1869 where he was influenced by the Barbizon painters. He became an Associate of the National Academy in 1871 and a full National Academician in 1884.

$6,000 - 9,000