Trying to identify artist and time period!

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  1. Sara Miller

    Sara Miller New Member

    This painting has been in the family for years and we are trying to figure out who the artist is, and from what time period this might be. It appears to be pencil sketched with a monochromatic, sepia toned watercolor. It is signed Chas M. Crocker.
     

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  2. sabre123

    sabre123 Well-Known Member

    There was an American artist, Charles M. Crocker (1877 - 1950). He signed his name in various ways, including Chas M Crocker.

    I would not use the term "monochromatic" for the piece you're inquiring about.

    That cardboard backing has probably has already yellowed the paper, and will continue to inflict damage since it is very acidic.

    This oil painting was signed Chas M Crocker:

    Crocker.jpg
     
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    charlie cheswick Well-Known Member

    charlie cheswick, Sep 14, 2020
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  4. sabre123

    sabre123 Well-Known Member

    Yep, Top one in the list is the reference I found, Charlie
     
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  5. charlie cheswick

    charlie cheswick Well-Known Member

    I couldn't have been beaten to the punch from more of a handsome fellow :)
     
    charlie cheswick, Sep 14, 2020
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    sabre123 Well-Known Member

    Lol!
     
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  7. blooey

    blooey Well-Known Member

    @sabre123 that's a great painting!

    The OP's watercolour looks earlier and like many watercolours that have been exposed to years of sunlight, quite faded.
    Unfortunately, watercolours have to be bright to retain their value.
     
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