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Alexander John Drysdale (American/New Orleans, 1870-1934), "Courtyard Garden", 1925, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right, partial "Seebold / Art Dealer" label on stretcher, 26 1/8 in. x 21 in., framed . Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist; thence by descent in the O'Kelley and Kerrigan Families, Pass Christian, MS and New Orleans, LA. Note: While Alexander John Drysdale is primarily known for his misty, atmospheric landscapes, on rare occasions he painted portraits, seascapes, plantation houses, and French Quarter scenes. In such paintings, Drysdale maintained his technique, using hazy brushwork and a green and blue palette while experimenting with new subject matter. In the painting presented here, the location quite possibly is the courtyard behind Drysdale's studio at 322 Exchange Place in downtown New Orleans. The square top buildings with chimneys are a common architectural feature on that street, and Drysdale rented a studio there from the 1920s until the end of his life. While uncommon, paintings of particular New Orleans buildings were absolutely a part of Drysdale's oeuvre, and this scene shows a rare glimpse into the artist's daily life.

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