2 Small Paintings by Edward Banister shops

Product Name: 2 Small Paintings by Edward Banister shops
2 Authentic Antique Water Color Paintings by Edward Mitchell Bannister Age related damage on the back can be seen on the picture. It is very old. Edward Mitchell Bannister (November 2, 1828 – January 9, 1901) was a Tonalist painter. Born in Canada, he spent his adult life in New England, where he was a prominent member of the African American cultural and political communities. Edward Mitchell Bannister's determination to become a successful artist was largely fueled by an inflammatory article he read in the New York Heraldin 1867, that stated "the African American seems to have an appreciation for art while being manifestly unable to produce it." 2 Antique Small authentic water color paintings measures 7 1/2“ x 5 shops 1/4” ( Small One) 8 1/8 “ x 5 1/4” ( Larger one) Both paintings sold together.