Oil on canvas (lined), signed at lower right, presented in a period gilt composition frame.

SS 30.75 x 48.75 in.; DOA 42.25 x 59.25 in.

The Prussing Estate

It is unclear whether Mooney was born in Ireland or Buffalo, NY, but despite being raised in New York, he went to Georgia and enlisted in the Confederate army at the outbreak of the Civil War. He began painting after the war and studied in New York City and in Europe. He lived for periods in Savannah, Key West, New York City, Washington, D.C., finally settling in Richmond, VA.

This painting was likely completed soon after the the Washington Monument's 1885 dedication. The panoramic view depicted here is from parkland on the north side of the District.

Three paintings by James Mooney have been sold in these galleries - a view of Richmond, a view of Jamestown and a still life with berries.

His paintings may be found in several private collections, the Valentine Museum in Richmond, VA, and the Virginia Historical Society.

On new stretchers; area of paint loss at lower left; scattered touch-ups throughout canvas visible under black light and affecting less than 10% of surface; (2) repaired tears; some painting lifting in sky; stretcher marks; stable craquelure; minor chipping to frame.

$5,000 - 10,000