Howard A. Terpning - The Fishing Trip 11.75" x 13.5"

Howard A. Terpning (American, b. 1927)
The Fishing Trip (Beverage Advertisement), n.d.

Gouache, tempera, and pencil on board
Board: 11.75” x 13.5”
Frame: 19.75” x 21”

Signed Lower Left: TERPNING

Four middle-aged men, still enjoying the prime of life, converse amiably on a yacht in the bright summer sun. The use of color and light beautifully conveys the warm, inviting atmosphere of the scene. The smiling men enjoy drinks and cigars, evoking a sense of camaraderie and relaxation and the essence of the prosperity and leisurely lifestyle of Americana mythology.

Provenance:
Heritage Auctions, Illustration Art, April 25, 2023, Lot 71045
Private Collection, Utah