Vintage Painting English Gothic Westminster Abbey Saints Albert Parella AWS

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Vintage Painting English Gothic Westminster Abbey Saints Albert Parella AWS:
$299.00

This superb watercolor on high quality paper measures 20 ½” x 26” (sheet size); 18 ¾” x 24 ½” image area and is signed lower right Albert Parella and inscribed in pencil Westminster Abbey London 83. Albert L Parella (1909-1999) (A.W.S.) graduated from the Cleveland School of Art and a member of the American Watercolor Society, Audubon Artists, Society of Painters in Casein, Knickerbocker Artists. A former trustee for the Butler Institute of American Art, he was the first recipient of the Institute\'s Medal of Service to the Arts.An Air Force graphic artist and camouFlage expert during WWII, he created illustrations for training publications. Albert was an arts instructor at the Cleveland Museum School, Butler Institute of American Art and Youngstown State University. Parella exhibited his works nation-wide during his long career. “After having spent more than fifty years painting in watercolor, I\'m still fascinated and frustrated by this illusive medium. I start each painting with a sense of adventure, knowing no matter how I strive, I will more or less be controlled by the subject I\'ve chosen. As a result, each painting is a sort of renewal for me. I\'m continually surprised at the finished product. Sometimes disappointed, sometimes pleased, but always eager to get on to the next one”. [Artist’s statement from 1988]. This work exhibits his respect for the medium with the paper playing a key role in the composition. Primarily impressionist, yet handling the ancient architectural details with gravity and clarity. It is in very fine condition with some old acid free tape segments on the back.WE ARE ALWAYS HAPPY TO SHIP WORLDWIDE IF ALLOWED BY USPS. Please contact for international shipping cost quote. Stated U.S. shipping charges are for FEDEX GROUND in the contiguous 48 states. Higher rates may apply for AK and HI or USPS shipping. Please e-mail me if you have any questions. PAYMENT POLICY: Unless arrangements are made prior to offerding, payment is expected within 7 days after the end of the sale or the item will be re-listed. Visa/MasterCard payments accepted through PayPal. Indiana residents must add 7% sales tax. On all INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS merchandise will be declared as such (not gifts or commercial samples) and value stated as the actual sale price.

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