Boats at Moonlight

Arthur Vidal Diehl: (1870-1929) Largely self-taught. Exhibited at the Royal Academy, 1899. Progress Expo, Ct. 1927. He came to New York in 1891 penniless and painted snuff box tops and such. Listed in AskArt and Who's Who, but never sold in gallery or dealer. Fox Movietone made a short movie of Diehl painting and talking in Provincetown. Biography from AskArt: Best known for his sand dune and harbor scenes of Cape Cod, Arthur Diehl was born in England and exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1899. He came to America in the 1890s and became so associated with Cape Cod that Fox Movietone in 1921 made a short movie of him painting at Provincetown. He also had studies in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey; Boston, Worcester, and Truro, Massachusetts; and St. Augustine, Florida. He worked rapidly, often finishing his paintings as he talked to prospective buyers. He was also a talented singer and piano player. "Boats at Moonlight", oil on board, 7 x 10, Signed Lower Right, excellent condition, ornate gold frame