Vintage “Close Company” Oil Painting by David Harlan

Original oil painting by American artist David Harlan titled "Close Company." It depicts a fishing trawler at sea beneath a moody gray sky, surrounded by gulls in flight. Painted in thick, expressive impasto style, the surface captures the movement and atmosphere of the scene with sculptural brushwork and tonal contrast. 

Framed in a vintage solid wood frame.

Measurements: 11" x 14" (unframed) 14 1/8" x 17 1/8" (framed)

About the Artist:
 David Harlan (1933–2023) was an American painter known for his emotive seascapes and impressionist landscapes. Born in Kansas during the Great Depression, Harlan’s early years shaped his appreciation for resilience and the natural world. After serving in the military and working as a commercial illustrator, he shifted his focus to fine art—eventually establishing himself within Santa Fe’s vibrant art community in the 1980s.

Over the course of his career, Harlan exhibited in galleries across the United States, including in New Mexico, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, and Massachusetts, and held a solo show in London, England. His work is characterized by expressive brushwork, heavy texture, and an intuitive use of light and shadow—bringing emotional intensity to his depictions of ships, coastlines, and rural settings.

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