Lou Messa (American, b. 1944), Lunch Pail

Watercolor on paper, signed at lower right, matted and framed under glass. Sight size 10 1/4 x 6 1/8 in.; Frame dimensions 19 1/4 x 15 1/4 in. Lou Messa is an American painter known for his meticulously detailed depictions of rural American landscapes and architecture. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he studied for three years at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts before serving as an illustrator in the U.S. Army. A professional artist since 1970, Messa settled in Madison County, Virginia, where the surrounding countryside became his primary inspiration. Working in watercolor and acrylic, he captures weathered barns, winding country roads, and historic structures, preserving the character of a disappearing rural America. His paintings are distinguished by their precise realism, earthy palettes, and subtle use of color. Good estate condition; not examined out of the frame.

Estimate:£56.03

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