Percival DeLuce, American. 1847-1914.
After receiving art instruction in Antwerp, Brussels and Paris in the late 19th century, Percival
DeLuce returned to New York City where he began a successful career as a portrait and genre artist.
He exbibited widely across many venues including the Brooklyn Art Association, 1871-1885, 1891; the National
Acaademy of Design, 1872 - 1900; the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, 1876-1899; and the Boston
Art Club, 1881-1900. He studied at the National Academy in New York and was designated ANA in 1897.
The title of this painting which appears on the back of the board, may be the artist's address. Lower
5th street was home to many on New York City's finest artists of the day.
Credit: Fieldings, Dictionary of American Painters.
"10 5th Street, New York City",
Signed DeLuce, ANA lower left and titled en verso.
Oil on board. 10 3/4" x 6 3/4"
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