Description
GEORGE ALAN SWANSON
1906-1968
RACCOON BUTTERFLYFISH ON A REEF; ANGELFISH ON A REEF
watercolor and gouache on paper
circa 1933
11 ⅞ x 8 ⅞ in. ; 10 ⅛ x 7 ⅝ in.
the first signed in watercolor, lower right, G. SWANSON, the second signed in watercolor, lower left, GEO. SWANSON
Condition report
Raccoon Butterflyfish:
Overall fine condition. Retains rich, vibrant coloration throughout. There are old jelly labels affixed to the reverse at each corner, likely used for mounting purposes.
Angelfish:
Retains rich, vibrant coloration. There are old jelly labels affixed to the reverse at 3 of the four corners, likely used for mounting purposes. There is an old crease issuing from the left side, approx. 1" from the lower corner, going up and across the work to approx. 5" above the lower right corner. There is a second old crease in the upper right corner, approx. 6" in width by two inches in height.