Oil on board seascape titled "Romance of the Sea". The artist was born in Odessa, Ukraine, in 1883. After immigrating to Cairo in 1912, his travels took him to Holland, Indonesia, and Manila, before settling down in with extended family in Philadelphia in 1921. He became a citizen and exhibited successfully in Philadelphia during the 1920's & 30's, featuring his signature blend of expressionism and post-impressionism. 

Signed in the canvas, LR: L. Gechtoff '37
Dated and titled in graphite, en verso: Romance of the Sea by L. Gechtoff M.A.A. 1937

American, 1937.

Condition: Work has been professionally cleaned, conserved, and losses filled in. Very good overall condition.

Materials: Oil on Board

Dimensions: 26-1/2" W x 20-1/2" H (framed)

SKU: 9561

Tear sheets are available on request. 

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