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Roy C. Gamble (American, 1887-1972), “Washerwomen in Brittany,” impressionist oil on canvas painting depicting women washing clothes at the edge of a river. Signed lower right and illegibly dated (1910?). Later gesso frame with scroll and floral carved ornaments and beige linen mat. Stretcher: 30 in. H x 24 in. W. Frame: 38 in. H x 32 in. W. Biography: Roy Gamble studied at the Detroit Academy of Fine Arts under Joseph Gies and John P. Wicker and at the Art Students League in New York under Robert Henri and William Merritt Chase. He also studied in Paris at the Julian Academy under Jean Paul Laurens and exhibited at the Paris Salon in 1910 and 1911. In 1914, shortly after his return from Europe, he was commissioned by the Detroit Free Press to do a series of six murals about the early history of Detroit. He exhibited frequently with the Scarab Club of Detroit, and was also a member.
PROVENANCE: The estate of Dr. Michael Spalding, Nashville, TN, ex-Stanford Fine Art. The original 2003 receipt for this painting is available to the winning bidder.
CONDITION: Lined. Craquelure throughout. Several tiny spots of retouching, mainly to the sky area.
