A very nice original oil painting by the renowned and listed American artist and illustrator, Henry James Soulen. Soulen's work has sold for as much as $30,000 at auction. This particular work, which is done on canvas, depicts a Middle Eastern interior scene, and is signed by the artist in the lower right hand corner as pictured. As you can see from the photo of the back of the frame, there is a pencil notation, indicating that the title of the work is "A Pilgrimmage to Palestine." The canvas measures approximately 16 1/2" by 14 1/2," while the outer dimensions of the frame are approximately 22" by 24." As you can see from the photos, there is some wear to the frame, which appears to be original to the piece, as well as some light crazing to the painting. Soulen's works are highly collectible. Indeed, according to the Newman Galleries: "Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on March 12, 1888, Henry James Soulen was a noted illustrator. He attended the Art Students League in Milwaukee, the Art Institute of Chicago, and later studied under the celebrated teacher, Howard Pyle, the founder of the Brandywine School. He also studied with N.C. Wyeth, Frank Schoonover, and Jessie Wilcox Smith. Soulen's illustrations are distinguished by a rich, textural surface, and a bold use of color. His work appeared regularly in The Saturday Evening Post, Ladies' Home Journal, and The Country Gentleman. He was also the recipient of the Peabody Award for magazine cover design. The artist made his home between Phoenixville, PA and Oceanville, ME, until he died in 1965.

Overall good condition. Crazing and wear from age as pictured.