Harold Hitchcock (English, 1914-2009),"The Shrine of St. Francis", large watercolor and gouache landscape on paper painting depicting the Italian shrine with figures in the forefront, another structure to the left with a figure on horseback, and a body of water with sailboats in the background. Monogram signature "HH" with the date "1979" lower right. Kurt Schon Gallery, New Orleans, label en verso. Housed in a wood frame with green matte and gilt liner, matte and painting under glass. Sight: 20 1/2" H x 28 3/4" W. Framed: 28 1/4" H x 36 1/2" W. Biography: Harold Hitchcock was born in London to a family of artists and began painting at a young age. Around the age of 16, his imaginary landscape paintings were "discovered" by artist Dame Laura Knight and he was proclaimed an artist-child prodigy by the British press. Despite being essentially self-taught, Hitchcock gained renown for his paintings, which combine themes of mythology, romance, and classicism. The Estate of Jeane DuBose, Atlanta, Georgia.

Painting overall very good condition. Very slight abrasions to the frame.