California Impressionist Oil Painting by Nels Hagerup/ Arts&Crafts-San Francisco

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Early California Nocturnal Seascape ~ Nels Hagerup ~ "Moonlight on the Pacific" ~ please scroll down for more photos ~Finely painted nocturnal California seascape by well-listed American artist, Nels Hagerup (1864 - 1922). Oil on slateboard. Original antique gilded frame.Signed by the artist, lower right, "N. HAGERUP".Undated on the work itself, but circa 1910.Early label, on the reverse, for "GUMP'S - 268 Post Street - San Francisco". SIZE: Painting - 11" x 17" / Frame - 15.5" x 21.5" A fine composition and strong brushwork by Hagerup make this an very animated depiction of the Pacific Coast at San Francisco, with waves crashing on the rocks and a sailboat in the distance, as the moon is sets on the horizon.This work was probably painted just a few blocks from Hagerup's home in the Sunset District and near the Cliff House and Seal Rocks at the northern part of Ocean Beach.The painting has the luminous quality that is seen in the best Hagerup works and the paint is beautifully applied over the whole surface of the board, with areas of thick impasto. The details of the water dripping down from the rocks from the last wave, the brushwork in the waves themselves, and the beautiful application of paint to create the moon make this a fine example of Hagerup's work.This painting is in excellent condition with no damage or restorations. The signature is clear and the original frame is also in excellent condition. The work does not need a cleaning and is ready to display.The painting was done on slate-board, not visible in the photos and covered by a piece of cardboard on the back. Slate-board is a very stable and hard board that was often used by artists during the 19th and early 20th century. Nels Hagerup (1864-1922) Nels Hagerup was born in Christiania, Norway in 1864 into a family that included the composer Edward Hagerup Grieg. He studied at the Christiania Art School, Royal Academy in Berlin, and in Copenhagen with Carl Locher. After sailing to the West Coast as a merchant seaman in 1882, he settled in Portland, Oregon. There he was an instructor of drawing at the Bishop Scott Academy (now called Hill Academy) and was a founder of the Portland Art Association. About 1892 he moved to San Francisco where he remained. He worked there as a stevedore on the waterfront and later established a home and studio in the Sunset District at 1224 46th Avenue within walking distance of the ocean. Hagerup painted nearly 6,000 oils of sand dunes, ships and marine scenes. One of his more important works is the 16' x 18' mural in the Assembly Room of the San Francisco Merchants' Exchange Building. Nels Hagerup was a master of atmospheric seascapes. He died of a heart attack in his studio on March 13, 1922. Exhibited: * Lewis & Clark Expo (Portland), 1905 (gold medal)* Alaska-Yukon Expo (Seattle), 1909 (gold medal)* California Historical Society, 1963 (retrospective)________________Works held: * California Historical Society* San Bruno (CA) Public Library* Oakland Museum of California PLEASE NOTE : The low opening bid, with no reserve, is not meant to reflect upon the actual monetary value of the piece. My auctions are structured this way to encourage bidding and to allow the final auction price to be determined by the bidders. ~ please This item will be a museum quality addition to any collection of California or American art and will display beautifully in any Victorian, Eames Era, Craftsman, Stickley Era, Monterey Style, or Arts and Crafts decor. This object comes from a smoke-free, pet-free environment and it will be carefully packed and shipped for quick and safe arrival to its new owner. Please look carefully at all the photographs to view the details and condition of the piece. Please e-mail with any questions ... we always respond quickly! Shipped from Brisbane, California, USA. International shipping by USPS.Items shipped to a location in California are subject to CA St... read more

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