Original Signed Watercolor by Raphael Senseman (1870-1965) — Autumn Woodland Landscape
This is a vintage, original watercolor painting by the American artist Raphael Senseman (1870-1965), a noted seasonal landscape painter active in New Jersey and the surrounding region. Senseman’s watercolors are known for their atmospheric, softly rendered landscapes that capture the subtle light and color shifts of autumn, winter, and rural nature scenes.
Artist Background:
Raphael Senseman was born in 1870 and worked primarily in watercolor and gouache, becoming a prolific and well-collected landscape artist in the early 20th century. He was the nephew of the 19th-century painter William Henry Lippincott and is believed to have studied under him. Senseman exhibited his work regularly from around the turn of the century and was particularly active in the Camden and Collingswood areas of New Jersey. His work appears in private and public collections and comes up at auction with regularity.
About This Painting:
This piece depicts a woodland stream bordered by slender trees in autumn, rendered with delicate brushwork and layered washes typical of Senseman’s style. The painting is signed by the artist in the lower portion
Housed in its original period frame, with original backing intact.
Framer’s label on the back: Murhoffs’s Hardware, 726 Haddon Ave., Collingswood, NJ (Now Collingswood Hardware)
Measurements:
15 3/4" x 20 3/4" x 5/8" framed
Weight approx 3 lb 9 oz
*Condition*
Backing paper shows age-related wear and edge loss; painting itself appears stable under glass. No major visual defects noted in the watercolor (see photos for detail)
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