Above: Detail of artwork

Above: Framed view in elaborate and original arts and crafts carved gesso frame

Above: Close up detail of frame

An evocative American Arts and Crafts aesthetic, original oil on canvas, by noted and listed Chicago area artist, Torey Ross.

Ross was born in Gotthenburg, Sweden, settled in Chicago, was a member of the Chicago Society of Artists, exhibited at The Salons of America, The Art Institute of Chicago and The Society of Independent Artists in New York City. Titled on verso Florida Indian Home.

Above: Artist’s signature

Stylistically very similar to period Illustration work by Eanger Irving Couse and Weinhold Reiss. Retains elaborate and beautiful original Art Nouveau, carved gesso frame.