America Benton, Dwight Waters at sunset. Circa 1880. oil on wood. 20 x 14 cm. Signed. Framed. The American-born painter and illustrator Dwight Benton spent part of his life in Europe, where he created many of his works, particularly in Italy, where he was inspired by classical European art and the atmosphere of historic cities. His paintings and watercolours are characterised by their richly detailed yet atmospheric depictions. He frequently depicted Italian cities such as Rome, Venice and Naples, masterfully capturing the interplay of light, shadow and architecture. His works reflect his fascination with the Mediterranean landscape. The present work also shows a picturesque landscape in the evening light, which plays with a fine balance between realism and romanticism. - Vertical rubbing on the right edge of the picture. Otherwise very good. Dreamy, atmospheric composition with a luminous, spherical colour effect. Oil on wood. Signed. Framed. - Born in the USA, painter and illustrator Dwight Benton spent part of his life in Europe, where he created many of his works, particularly in Italy, where he was inspired by classical European art and the atmosphere of historic cities. His paintings and watercolours are characterised by their richly detailed yet atmospheric depictions. He frequently depicted Italian cities such as Rome, Venice and Naples, masterfully capturing the interplay of light, shadow and architecture. His works reflect his fascination with the Mediterranean landscape. The present work also shows a picturesque landscape in the evening light, which plays with a fine balance between realism and romanticism. - Vertical rubbing on the right edge of the picture. Otherwise very good. Dreamy, atmospheric composition with a luminous, spherical colour effect. This lot is taxed. A surcharge of 24.95% will be added to the hammer price and 7% (books, art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, screen prints, offset prints, photographs) to the final invoice amount in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 24.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offsetprints and Photographs) on the final invoice amount in the European Union.