Romantic Couple In Wartime Paris on Rainy Parisian night, 1928

The technique and subject matter work well together in this loosely but masterfully rendered World War 1 romantic illustration of a Soldier and a Parisian woman. Even though this work in about 100 years old it has a fresh quality to it. Wilmot Emerton Heitland conveys drama with darks and lights in a moving composition that is dominated by two forground figures while in the background, we see umbrellaed pedestrians walking through and rainy Parisian night. Once you look at the drawing and design of Wilmot Emerton Heitland almost all contemporary artists - even those selling above $100K - look amateurish. The work presents better in person and is quite large. Signed lower left. Titled in pencil lower right. Sheet 27 x 21.5. Unframed
Wilmot Emerton Heitland, American, 1893–1969
Ink, Watercolor and Pencil on heavy paper
17.5 - 25.5 inches
US$12,500 Plus Shipping