Will Haddon (American, 1928-1982), On the High Seas

Oil on Masonite, signed at lower right, with label to verso, framed. Board size 16 x 12 in.; Frame dimensions 19 x 15 in. Will Haddon was a Richmond, Virginia-based marine artist best known for his paintings of coastal landscapes, boats, birds, and lighthouses. A former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot, Haddon was largely self-taught and developed an interest in drawing during childhood. His painting career began while traveling throughout Virginia as a salesman, when he took up painting during evenings in hotel rooms. He subsequently began exhibiting his work at art shows on weekends and during summer vacations, developing a reputation for his evocative depictions of maritime life and the coastal landscape. Good condition; some areas of surface grime.

Estimate:$100

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