This is a lovely and Fine Antique California Impressionist Nautical Boats Oil Painting on canvas, by the talented early 20th century California Impressionist painter, Josephine E. Herron Hyde 1885 – 1965. This artwork depicts a vibrant and jewel-toned harbor scene on Terminal Island, in Long Beach, California. Small white boats are shown idling in the calm turquoise hued waters, while the scaffolding of a wooden dock can be seen in the background. This piece likely dates to the 1930’s – 1940’s. HYDE” in small print in the lower left corner and also signed: “Josephine Hyde in the lower right corner. Additionally, an old, yellowed exhibition label on the verso reads: Mrs. Fishing Boats (Terminal Island)… This small gem is approximately 10 5/8 x 12 3/4 inches including frame. Actual artwork is approximately 15 x 18 inches. Very good condition for age, with some light chipping, wood splitting, and scuffing to the vintage frame please see photos. Acquired from an old collection in Los Angeles, California. If you like what you see, I encourage you to make an Offer. Please check out my other listings for more wonderful and unique artworks! 1885 – Columbus, Ohio. 1965 – Los Angeles, California. Known for : Painting, crafts, teaching. Herron Hyde (1885 – 1965) was active/lived in California, Ohio. Josephine Hyde is known for Painting, crafts, teaching. Herron Hyde ws born in Columbus, OH on Aug. Hyde studied at Stanford University, and with Nell Walker Warner, Edward Withers, and Will Foster. She was an art teacher in Los Angeles and Long Beach high schools from 1923 until her death in the latter on April 1, 1965. She was the wife of artist Otis Hyde. Art Club; Women Painters of the West; Long Beach AA; Painters of the SW; La Jolla AA. Exh: Pacific-SW Expo (prize); Greek Theater (LA); Ebell Club (LA); LACMA; Pomona Fair; Bowers Museum (Santa Ana). Edan Hughes, author of the book. Who’s Who in American Art 1953-62.