37 - "A View over Rome," bears the inscription "By Albert Sterner" (London 1863–1946 New York), probably before 1919

"A View over Rome," bears the inscription "By Albert Sterner" (London 1863–1946 New York), probably before 1919 Oil on wood. Cityscape viewed from an elevated perspective over densely packed rooftops; in the background, a large dome with a lantern. Thick, broad brushstrokes, especially in the sky, with distinct brushwork. On the reverse, likely in another’s hand: “A view over Rome — sketch in oils. By Albert Sterner,” along with a dedication. Color loss in two areas of the sky and a small scratch in the paint layer near the left edge of the painting; two cracks in the wooden panel at the right edge of the painting, and another small crack near the left edge. Image dimensions 15.8 × 26.8 cm, frame dimensions 29.4 × 39.7 × 5.5 cm. Sterner was a British-American painter, graphic artist, and illustrator who distinguished himself, among other things, as a portraitist of families such as the Vanderbilts and the Whitneys, as well as a founding member and later president of the Society of Illustrators. Condition: II