James Harrington (American 1929 - 2016) Summer on the Beach; stirred by the frankness of the paintings of his impressionist heroes, James worked mainly in oil. It is his use of color that attracts to people to his work, the combination always seem fresh and unusual and his painting suffused with light, his placement of figures and objects in his paintings is based on a careful balance of color and an asymmetrical compositional rhythm which he has described as leading the eye with meter, his subject matter often documents the dignity of work and ethic of labor that draws workers to their occupations, those who take their livelihood from the sea. James Harrington's work has been featured in a number of publications including American Artists Magazine and Susan Rayfield's book, marine painting, techniques of modern masters, he is an elected member of the American Society of Marine Artists. Height of art 14 inches (35.5 cm.) X width 18 inches (45.7 cm.). NOTE: Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Eddie's Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging.