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William Goadby Lawrence
Leaping Marlin

1937

$6,800
£5,144.45
€6,012.22
CA$9,732.25
A$9,888.79
CHF 5,602.30
MX$120,322.26
NOK 65,691.55
SEK 66,049.45
DKK 44,974.90

About the Item

This striking oil painting, "Leaping Marlin" c. 1937, by renowned marine artist William Goadby Lawrence, captures the power and elegance of its subject. Signed and dated “W Goadby Lawrence '37,” the 16 1/4 x 20 1/4-inch oil on canvas showcases Lawrence’s skillful rendering of dynamic movement and natural beauty. A graduate of the Art Students League, Lawrence gained early acclaim with a show at Abercrombie and Fitch. A World War II Combat Artist, his experiences informed his vivid, authentic style. His work graced the pages of Field and Stream, The Post (notably the 1942 cover featuring a marlin), and influential fishing guides. Exhibited in the Library of Congress and the Museum of Natural History, this piece is a quintessential example of Lawrence’s celebrated legacy. Provenance: Copley Fine Art Auctions to current private collection.
  • Creator:
    William Goadby Lawrence (1913 - 2002, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1937
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.25 in (41.28 cm)Width: 20.25 in (51.44 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Overall condition is good, with a slight stretcher bar mark along the top, left and right edges and 2-inch line of possible pinpointing upper left corner.
  • Gallery Location:
    Edgartown, MA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2810215478202

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