Ernest Lawson Original Antique Late 19th Century New York City The Eight American Impressionism Riverside Red Rooftop Cottages Landscape Oil Painting

Ernest Lawson, (1873-1939), original antique American impressionist/realist oil on canvas oil painting of a riverbank landscape in the South of France, of red roof cottages, circa 1894. The painting has had very minor professional restoration in the sky, to repair a 1" cut, just to the left of the pink tree in the center. All other paint is original to the painting. The painting is in very good condition and is signed along the center lower edge. The measurements of the painting are approximately 9" X 14",  plus the original antique gold gild carved wood frame. Ernest Lawson, born on March 22, 1873, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, was a Canadian-American painter known for his contributions to the art world. He showcased his work at the Canadian Art Club and was a member of the American group known as The Eight. This group was formed in 1908 to challenge the conservative exhibition policies of the National Academy of Design, which they believed limited artistic expression. While Lawso