Julius Delbos (American, 1879-1970) maritime watercolor on paper, seascape with sailboats. Later mat and giltwood frame with molded corner decorations. Painting is signed lower right. Condition: light toning, especially in the skyarea. 19 1/4" x 14 1/2" sight, 28 3/8" x 24" framed. Biography (courtesy AskArt): Julius M. Delbos, born in 1879 in London, England, was a landscape painter, teacher, and lecturer. He was elected an Associate of the National Academy ofDesign, New York City, in 1945, an Academician in 1948. He was also a member of the American Watercolor Society; the New York Watercolor Club; the Society of Graphic Art; Old Dudley Art Society, London; American Artists ProfessionalLeague; National Arts Club; and the Century Club. Delbos exhibited at the Corcoran Gallery, Washington, D.C. in 1930 and 1937; Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, in 1930 and 1936; Art Institute of Chicago, Illinois; NewYork Watercolor Club, in 1935, where he won a prize; National Arts Club; Connecticut Academy of Fine Art; Society of Independent Artists; American Watercolor Society, winning prizes; and the Salons of America.