Paul Ritter (American/ German, 1829-1907). "Hudson River Scene", oil on canvas laid down on board, signed lower right "Paul Ritter". Painting depicts a meandering river through the center of the painting with a tall mountain stretching up in the background, a pair of boats on the river each holding a pilot and a pair of passengers, with lush autumnal trees and brush on far right bank and near left bank, with a sandy beach in immediate foreground. Framed approximately 36.75" x 56.75", unframed approximately 30" x 50".

Painting on canvas laid down on board. Visible craquelure or alligatoring, however, paint layer appears to be stable. Scattered retouches throughout--the most significant areas on the left side of canvas including a 9 inch horizontal repair with in-painting above a nearly 16" horizontal repair, additional oval form in-painting at lower left. No other signs of damage, loss or repair.