Vernon B. Smith American Painter Watercolor Portrait Of A Young Woman 1917.cape Cod.

A rare and exquisite watercolor portrait of a young American woman signed and dated lower right Vernon Smith 1917 . Portraits are quite rare in the production of this complete and multi-faceted artist, often associated with Cape Cod. In a perfect state. Dimensions at sight: 17.5 cm X 12 cm. With frame: 30 cm X 25 cm. "Smith is one of the few artists today whose work has an enduring quality which lifts it above the passing fashions of various ´isms´. His sense of design and subtle use of color is so beautiful that is has no need of momentary tricks to draw attention to his work " Clare Leighton