Name: Vintage Harbor Scene Oil Painting by David Harlan
Brand: Ça Marche Shop
Price: 168.00 USD
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Vintage Harbor Scene Oil Painting by David Harlan

$168.00 $268.00

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Vintage Harbor Scene Oil Painting by David Harlan

$168.00 $268.00

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Original oil on canvas board by American painter David Harlan, likely mid-20th century. The harbor scene captures a quiet marina at low tide, with two small white boats drifting in pale blue water beside weathered dock buildings. Rendered in Harlan’s loose, impressionistic style, the composition is built from layered strokes of lavender, slate blue, blush, cream, and soft ochre, creating an atmosphere that feels both misty and sunlit. Thick, expressive brushwork along the shoreline and docks gives the painting movement and texture, while the luminous sky and shimmering water lend it a calm, coastal mood. Signed D. Harlan lower right.

Measurements: 12 1/8" wide x 9" tall.

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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