Nellie Augusta Knopf (Illinois/California, 1875-1962) oil on board impressionistic maritime painting titled "Sardine Boat" depicting a small boat with lowered sails docked at a small harbor, before a red brick building, in the background. Signed "N.A. Knopf" lower left. Gilt metal placard with title, artist's name, and dated, affixed lower center of liner. Housed in a giltwood frame with off white linen liner and giltwood fillet. Sight: 15 1/2" H x 19 1/2" W. Framed: 23 1/4" H x 27 1/4" W. Early/mid 20th century. Provenance: Estate of Carl Klein, Brentwood, TN. Biography: Born and raised in Chicago, Nellie Augusta Knopf became known for her mountain landscapes and seascapes. She graduated from the Art Institute of Chicago and also studied with Charles H. Woodbury in Ogunquit, Maine. For 43 years she taught and was Director of Art at Illinois Women's College, later MacMurray College. Condition: Overall very good condition with craquelure.