George H. Yewell (American, 1830-1923) oil on canvas, monk stands in monastery under covered terrace reading a book, rose-colored building in background, vines trail up columns and on building, faintly signed and dated 1880 lower left, not examined out of frame, wear consistent with age, including paint loss to some edges, small areas of inpainting, painting loose in frame, frame with some damages and gilt loss, etc., ss: 13" h. x 8 ½" w.