Large Charles Krutch (Tennessee, 1849-1934) East Tennessee watercolor on paper depicting a verdant mountain landscape with a river and road visible in the foreground. Scene likely depicts the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Signed lower right in red "Krutch". Sight -19 7/8" W x 10 7/8" H. Framed – 28" W x 19 3/4"H. Biography (Courtesy Knoxville Museum of Art): Krutch is regarded as one of East Tennessee's first painters to specialize in scenes of the Smoky Mountains. Krutch earned the nickname "Corot of the South" for his soft, atmospheric watercolor and oil paintings of the mountain range that served as his sole focus.

CONDITION: Painting overall very good condition. Blue "stain" or dot in center sky likely in the making and not an imperfection. Frame with scattered minor abrasions. Watercolor is hinge mounted.